Summerland 2024: From the Well of Wisdom will return to Camp Clifton, August 15th-18th, and we are seeking presenter proposals!
What are we looking for?
First and foremost, proposals should speak to our 2024 theme, “From the Well of Wisdom.” Wisdom comes in many forms, and we invite them all: we find it in ancient texts and traditions, in the deep wells that store our cultural knowledge, but also in new traditions and discoveries, the insight that appears with experimentation and creativity, a bright new spring that refreshes the land.
While our festival has deep roots in our own druid tradition, we’re looking for proposals from across the many pagan traditions. No matter your practice, we invite you to share it with us. That includes presentations that aren’t explicitly spiritual, but that would appeal to festival-goers: are you a botanist? A historian? An artist or crafter? We want to hear from you.
We want to showcase both experienced voices and new ones. We deeply respect the wisdom that comes from long experience, and many of our presenters have presented at numerous festivals previously. But we also strive to create a community that welcomes bravery and experimentation. If you’ve been wanting to share your wisdom but haven’t yet gotten up the courage, this is the place!
And finally, we’re seeking proposals that engage festival-goers. Some topics are best suited to a lecture-style presentation, and we get that. But at the many festivals we attended we often find that the most exciting presentations are the ones with hands-on experience, whether that’s ritual, trance, crafting, writing, or beyond. When planning your proposal, think about whether there’s a way to engage your audience more deeply.
Presenter benefits
Submitting a proposal does not guarantee a presenter slot at the festival, but we are happy to show our appreciation for all who are willing to share their knowledge and experience. Presenters whose proposals are accepted for Summerland 2024 will receive a complimentary registration (not including cabin space or meal plan), while those whose proposals are not accepted will be given a discount code for a half-price registration.
Final Details
Proposals are due by Beltane, May 1, 2024, and all applicants will be notified by the beginning of June whether their proposal has been accepted. Presenters will need to agree to the Three Cranes Code of Conduct in order to submit a proposal.
For more information about the Summerland Festival, please visit the main festival page. Information about registering for the festival will be coming out soon!
Please feel free to forward this Call for Presenters along to anyone you think would be interested. If you have questions specifically about presentations/workshops, please contact Rev. Avende at rev.jan.avende@gmail.com. For questions about the festival in general, please contact summerland@threecranes.org.
Presenter applications are now closed. Those who submitted, look for a message from our presenter coordinator soon!
