from the Convergence Zone

      from The Convergence Zone is a series of author readings, and artist talks and performances, sponsored by the MFA in Creative Writing & Poetics at the University of Washington Bothell.

      from The Convergence Zone brings together sometimes peaceable, sometimes combustible, fronts of discovery and experiment.

      from The Convergence Zone brings to the Seattle metropolitan area exciting writers and artists who “cross” and “trans” genres and media.

      from The Convergence Zone discusses and performs written arts in an expanded field.

     from The Convergence Zone is open to all members of the UW Bothell community and the community at large.

Spring 2025

More details forthcoming!

Winter 2025

Digital flyer for From the Convergence Zone: Experimental Translation & Collaboration, featuring authors Stalina Emmanuelle Villarreal and JD Pluecker. The design uses bold neon colors—turquoise and magenta—on a black background, with futuristic, sci-fi-style fonts. The backdrop includes radiant gradients and light flares, creating a cosmic or prism-like effect. Portraits of the authors are styled with circular cutouts and vibrant colors. Event details—February 13, 6–7:30 PM, UW Bothell—are included along with logos from University of Washington Bothell and its MFA in Creative Writing & Poetics program.

Stalina Emmanuelle Villarreal & JD Pluecker | February 13, 2025

Digital flyer for From the Convergence Zone: Critical Collaboration with Jean Toomer’s Cane, taking place on February 20, 6:00–7:30 PM PT. The flyer features photos of four participants: Diane Exavier, Bill Lowe, Carlos Sirah, and Anne de Marcken. The design uses warm tones—gold, black, and beige—with bold, modern fonts and a dynamic arc motif in the background. The flyer invites attendees to a conversation on critical collaboration with co-editors of The 3rd Thing’s Cane: A New Critical Edition. Moderated by Geneviève Hicks. A QR code indicates that registration is required for Zoom link. Hosted by the MFA in Creative Writing & Poetics at the University of Washington Bothell. Logos for UW Bothell and the MFA program appear at the bottom.

Diane Exavier, Bill Lowe, Carlos Sirah & Anne de Marcken (co-sponsored by the UWB Labor Colloquium) | February 20, 2025

Digital flyer for From the Convergence Zone: Micropress Publishing on Thursday, March 13th, 6–7 PM. The flyer invites attendees to a conversation hosted by the MFA in Creative Writing and Poetics Cultural Change seminar, featuring MFA alumni and Run Your Mouth Press editors Amy Hirayama and Simon Wolf. The design is bright and playful, using purples, yellows, and teals, with curved lines and abstract shapes. Photos of the two featured speakers appear near the bottom with their names labeled. Logos for University of Washington Bothell and the MFA program are included at the bottom.

Amy Hirayama & Simon Wolf on Micropress Publishing (co-sponsored by the UWB Labor Colloquium) | March 13, 2025

Autumn 2024

A digital event flyer for "From the Convergence Zone," hosted by Gamut. The flyer has a purple and pink background with abstract glowing elements. At the top, the event title is in bold black and red uppercase letters. Below, there is a grid of four headshots of featured speakers: Cedar Sigo, Aya Bram, Angelica Urquizo, and Corbin Louis, with their names in black text beneath each photo. The right side of the flyer provides event details alongside icons for a calendar, location pin, and clock. The bottom displays the University of Washington Bothell logo, along with "MFA Creative Writing & Poetics" and "School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences.

Cedar Sigo (co-hosted by Gamut) | October 2, 2024

A digital flyer for "From the Convergence Zone: Internet Writing Expanded," an online event featuring Colin Reid Bolton and Henry Goodridge. The flyer has a black background with orange, purple, and yellow elements. The top left corner displays "31 OCT" in bold black text on an orange square, with "6 PM PDT" below in yellow. Henry Goodridge’s name and handle (@dimestoreadventures) appear next to his smiling portrait with a fall background. Colin Reid Bolton’s name and handle (@bookofmummy) are written on a beige square with a purple arrow pointing to them. The event is described as online and open to the public. The bottom showcases the University of Washington Bothell and MFA Creative Writing & Poetics logos.

Colin Reid Bolton & Henry Goodridge | October 31, 2024

A digital flyer for "From the Convergence Zone," an event in collaboration with Gamut. The background features a textured purple and white design. At the top, three black-and-white headshots of featured artists—Reed Lowell, Nisi Shawl, and Bethany Hudson—are arranged in a grid with their names in white text beside each image. The bottom features logos for the University of Washington Bothell School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences and MFA Creative Writing & Poetics. A blue banner on the right states “OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.”

Nisi Shawl (co-hosted by Gamut) | November 4, 2025

Prior readings, talks, and performances

Spring 2024

Nadine Antoinette Maestas (co-hosted by Gamut) March 28, 2024

Mimi Khúc
April 24, 2024

Richard Chiem (co-hosted by Gamut)
May 2, 2024

A.V. Marraccini poses in front of a yellow background. They are wearing black star stickers on their face and skeleton hand gloves.

A.V. Marraccini
May 21, 2024

Matthew Spencer poses in front of the camera with a potted cactus in hand. They are wearing a brown blazer and patterned button down shirt.

Matthew Spencer
May 21, 2024

Winter 2024

Marcella Durand
January 30, 2024

John Yau
February 27, 2024

Autumn 2023

Kristen Millares Young looking into the camera.

Kristen Millares Young
September 28, 2023

Cedar Sigo looking into the camera.

Cedar Sigo
November 2, 2023

Jen Soriano
November 7, 2023

Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo
November 14, 2023

Spring 2023

Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore

Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore
March 28, 2023

Peter Bacho

Peter Bacho
April 11, 2023

Bushra Rehman

Bushra Rehman
April 18, 2023

Dakota Camacho

Dakota Camacho
April 27, 2023

Dao Strom

Dao Strom
May 2, 2023


Aveda Adara & Hil Malatino
May 9, 2023

Winter 2023

D.A. Navoti (co-hosted by Gamut)
January 5th, 2023

Ruth Joffre (co-hosted by Gamut)
February 9th, 2023

Anida Yoeu Ali
February 14th, 2023

Nazbah Tom & Hill Malatino
March 2nd, 2023

Redell Olson
March 7th, 2023

Autumn 2022

Naomi Macalalad Bragin &
 Milvia Pacheco Salvatierra
Oct 11

T4T: Sparks for a new World featuring 
Jiéyì Zhou, Koomah and Wo Chan
November 3

Cathy Park Hong
December 1