Mon., Feb. 20, 7:30 PM

Last-minute ink-in: Poets Ryan Gallagher and Derek Fenner, editors and founders of Bookstrap Productions, are coming to visit Monday, February 20 at 7:30 p.m.

Come to hear them, greet them, meet them, and salt them with questions.

From Bootstrap's site:

About

Bootstrap Productions is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit publishing company that promotes the integration of multi-dimensional art forms and experiments into fine press publishing.

The organization seeks to introduce the general public to experimental and contemporary art and writing; to stimulate public interest in the work of new, struggling and relatively unknown artists; and to benefit the community generally by promoting the appreciation of contemporary art and writing.

The organization’s goal is to provide a venue that affords the benefits and aesthetics of a quality small press to committed and brilliant writers, visual artists, and musicians who may not otherwise have the opportunity and freedom to display their work as they envision it.

The organization creates the opportunity for the public to experience and learn about such art and writing that might otherwise never have a public forum.

Personal Statement

Due to the time we both spend publishing and promoting other people’s work, we do not often find the time or energy to promote our own work. For those of you who do, you know what a time consuming endeavor and often frustrating experience this can be. We miss submission deadlines, calls for work, and reading opportunities while searching for the monetary means to keep our non-profit alive and well. However, we both have multiple unpublished manuscripts and enough visual art to fill a large gallery space. Please peruse our following bios and solicit anything that may interest you, even if it is just for personal use. Almost everything can either be sampled online or easily emailed as attachments.

Finally, for anyone interested in starting your own press (especially emerging artists and writers), we have found this to be an invaluable experience. Contact us and we would be happy to provide you with helpful contacts, information, our many past mistakes (or learning experiences), and time saving advice. We have over six years of experience in starting a press and a non-profit, and know many more interesting artists and writers than we can financially support.