Fall Convergence
The Fall Convergence is a yearly gathering of local and international writers, artists, and thinkers dedicated to an interdisciplinary exploration of a vital contemporary theme. This free event marks the beginning of our academic year and draws students, alumni, and members of the artistic and literary communities in Seattle and beyond.
Free and open to the public.
schedule
October 2 – 3, 2026
Friday, Oct. 2
Walker-Ames Room
Kane Hall Room 225
UW Seattle campus:
4069 Spokane Ln NE
Seattle, WA 98105
6:30 PM – 9 PM
Off-site readings presented by MFA student-led Gamut Literary Series.
Readers TBA
Saturday, Oct. 3
North Creek Event Center
UW Bothell campus:
18225 Campus Way NE
Bothell, WA 98011
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Morning coffee
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Welcome address
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Panel 1:
Writing with Images and Imaginaries
Amaranth Borsuk, Kazim Ali, Kristina Lee Podesva, Terri Witek
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch provided
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Panel 2:
Mythopoetics Today
Joe Milutis, Nadine Maestas, Sarah Mangold
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Panel 3:
Influence, Collaboration, Response
Jeanne Heuving, Lee Ann Brown, Prageeta Sharma
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Keynote:
Rae Armantrout
Access and Accommodation
CART and ASL interpretation are available by request at least ten days in advance.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Previous Fall Convergences
To view previous Fall Convergences, please visit our Fall Convergence Archive.