Intersection for the Arts Literary Series

The Intersection for the Arts Literary Series is the longest running literary series outside of an academic institution in the state of California. Organized and maintained by Intersection for the Arts in San Francisco, the literary series presents regular readings by emerging local writers and prominent authors.

Independent Press Spotlight

In recent years, Intersection for the Arts has included an Independent Press Spotlight as part of their literary series, allowing editors from San Francisco literary magazines and independent publishers to talk about their work alongside readings from local authors. Publishers featured in the Independent Press Spotlight include AK Press The Believer City Lights Publishers, ColorLines Magazine, Fourteen Hills, Heyday Books, LiP Magazine, Manic D Press, McSweeney's, Mercury House, New American Writing, Switchback, Tachyon Publications, University of California Press, Zoetrope: All-Story, and ZYZZYVA.

Authors

Hundreds of authors have read at Intersection since the series began. In the last ten years, some of the more recognizable names include:

References

Hamlin, Jesse (June 13, 2005), "Life Met Art Here", San Francisco Chronicle, pp. D–1

Benson, Heidi (June 14, 2005), "Art in a Time for Peace", San Francisco Chronicle, pp. D–7

Winn, Steve (June 15, 2005), "The Art of Relocating", San Francisco Chronicle, pp. E–1

Ganahl, Jane (June 16, 2005), "Staying Alive", San Francisco Chronicle, pp. E–1

Wiegand, David (June 17, 2005), "The Future", San Francisco Chronicle, pp. E–3

External links

Intersection for the Arts