2022 NAHP Conference - Activating Materials

New Altitudes 2024

Denver, Colorado, October 17-19, 2024
New Altitudes, the North American Hand Papermakers annual conference will be held in Denver, Colorado at the University of Denver. We are now seeking paper and panel submissions. Deadline for paper and panel submissions (extended): Monday, June 3, 2024 at 11:59PM CST.

All over the country and around the world, the art and craft of hand papermaking is an evolving landscape. Every day, students, researchers, artists, and master craftspeople are breaking new ground, elevating technique, and discovering what it means to be a hand papermaker in the 21st century. For our annual gathering in 2024, NAHP invites papermakers to the Mountain West to explore the histories, traditions, and innovations that ground the work of contemporary practitioners and reveal the topography of our craft.

Join us in Denver, a city that floats at the intersection of earth and sky, the gateway between the mountains and plains. Through exhibitions, hands-on demonstrations, presentations, and discussions, New Altitudes will chase Denver’s spirit of adventure and connection to the natural world. And in Bark Rhythms, a very special exhibition featuring indigenous papermaking techniques, we will be immersed in both ancient history and contemporary practice of bark paper and bark cloth. New Altitudes is as much about where we have always been as where we are headed.

We hope to see you there!

We invite proposals and panels from artists and craftspeople, curators, conservators, researchers, scientists, and historians. We want to hear from YOU and use this annual conference as a means for collective learning and engagement with our materials, land, and practices.

Please include the following information at the beginning of all proposals:

Required: Name, Mailing address, Phone number, Email, and a short Biographical statement for each speaker (each 150 words maximum)

For Individual and Panel Presentations
Proposals for 20-minute short individual papers should include the paper topic, title, an abstract (250 words maximum), and biography (150 words maximum).

Proposals for pre-formed panels of two or four speakers (40 minutes total) are expected to come from the moderator. The panel title and a description of the topic (250 word abstract maximum), plus presenter biographies (150 words maximum).

For Workshops, Demonstrations, and Other Activities
We welcome engaging proposals for demonstrations, workshops, and other activities and formats lasting no more than 45 minutes. Please submit the above information along with your space and equipment needs. (Since we will have limited papermaking facilities, please note your exact needs–if we can’t accommodate you, we will be in touch with you.)

Presenters are required to be current members of NAHP at the time they agree to present. A discounted presenter registration rate will be available for presenters. Competitive scholarships to cover conference registration and some travel costs will also be available.

NB: If you do not see the SUBMIT button, please click the "Terms and Conditions" section to display the required questions and the button.
All proposals are due no later than the extended deadline of Monday, June 3, 2024 at 11:59PM CST.

Please fill out the appropriate section for your proposal type below. At minimum, your proposal should include the title of your proposed presentation/session, an abstract, your name, contact information, and a short biography. You may save your proposal and return to it at any point, but proposals that are not submitted by the deadline will not be considered. Applicants can expect to hear a response no later than June 16, 2024. Please note: This year, we are once again able to offer a conference fee discount for presenters. To be accepted as a presenter, you must be a member of North American Hand Papermakers. If you are not a member or your membership has lapsed at the time of submitting, your proposal will still be considered; however, you must join or renew your membership upon confirmation of your acceptance. The conference fee discount offered to presenters does not include the cost of membership. To become a member or update your membership, please visit the NAHP website at nahandpapermakers.org/membership.

If you have any questions regarding the conference or application process, please email Co-Vice Presidents of Annual Meetings Adam Bryant and Catherine Lui at:

NewAltitudes@nahandpapermakers.org.
What sort of proposal are you submitting?*
Please select and option and then fill out the section below.
- Please keep in mind that Individual Presentations should last no longer than 20 minutes with an additional 5–10-minute Q&A.
- Title of Individual Presentation
  The title of your presentation is the first impression for conference attendees. We recommend using a concise and descriptive title which clearly conveys what you will be presenting and draws attendees' attention to your topic.
- Abstract
  
  Your presentation abstract will tell conference attendees why they should attend your session. To be effective and create interest, it should provide a brief, clear, and concise reflection of your presentation’s content. The abstract should be one or two paragraphs, less than 250 words in length.0/250
- Presenter's Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Presenter's Pronouns
- Email
  example@example.com
- Short Bio
  
  Please include a brief bio, no more than 150 words.0/150
- Website
  Optional.
- Instagram
  Optional. Please include your Instagram handle if you agree to being tagged in the NAHP Instagram posts promoting the conference.
- Is there anything else we should know?
- Images and Supporting Documents
  
  If you would like to include any images or supporting documents, please send them via email to NewAltitudes@nahandpapermakers.org with the subject line: "New Altitudes Supporting Documents"
- Please keep in mind that Pre-Formed Panel Discussions should last no longer than 40 minutes with an additional 10–15-minute Q&A.
- Title of Group Panel Discussion
  The title of your panel discussion is the first impression for conference attendees. We recommend using a concise and descriptive title which clearly conveys what you will be presenting and draws attendees' attention to your topic.
- Abstract
  
  Your panel discussion abstract will tell conference attendees why they should attend your session. To be effective and create interest, it should provide a brief, clear, and concise reflection of your panel’s content. The abstract should be one or two paragraphs, less than 250 words in length.0/250
- First Presenter's Information
- Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Pronouns
- Email
  example@example.com
- Short Bio
  
  Please include a brief bio, no more than 150 words.0/150
- Website
  Optional
- Instagram
  Optional. Please include your Instagram handle if you agree to being tagged in the NAHP Instagram posts promoting the conference.
- Second Presenter's Information
- Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Pronouns
- Email
  example@example.com
- Short Bio
  
  Please include a brief bio, no more than 150 words.0/150
- Website
  Optional
- Instagram
  Optional. Please include your Instagram handle if you agree to being tagged in NAHP's Instagram posts promoting the conference.
- Is there a Third Presenter?
  
  YesNo
- Third Presenter's Information
- Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Pronouns
- Email
  example@example.com
- Short Bio
  
  Please include a brief bio, no more than 150 words.0/150
- Website
  Optional
- Instagram
  Optional. Please include your Instagram handle if you agree to being tagged in NAHP's Instagram posts promoting the conference.
- Is there a Fourth Presenter?
  
  YesNo
- Fourth Presenter's Information
- Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Pronouns
- Email
  example@example.com
- Short Bio
  
  Please include a brief bio, no more than 150 words.0/150
- Website
  Optional
- Instagram
  Optional. Please include your Instagram handle if you agree to being tagged in NAHP's Instagram posts promoting the conference.
- Is there anything else we should know?
  Please indicate further details such as if you plan to include more than four panelists, if a panelist will be acting as a moderator rather than a presenter, or if you would like to request assistance from the conference planners.
- Images and Supporting Documents
  
  If you would like to include any images or supporting documents, please send them via email to NewAltitudes@nahandpapermakers.org with the subject line: "New Altitudes Supporting Documents"
- Please keep in mind that Workshops or Demonstrations should last no longer than 45 minutes.
- Title of Workshop or Demonstration
  The title of your workshop or demo is the first impression for conference attendees. We recommend using a concise and descriptive title which clearly conveys what you will be presenting and draws attendees' attention to your topic.
- Abstract
  
  Your workshop or demo abstract will tell conference attendees why they should attend your session. To be effective and create interest, it should provide a brief, clear, and concise reflection of your presentation’s content. The abstract should be one or two paragraphs, less than 250 words in length.0/250
- Would you prefer a workshop format or a demonstration format?
  
  A workshop format: conference attendees will participate in each step of the process I will show during the session.A demonstration format: conference attendees will observe rather than participate while I demonstrate my methods in the session.
- Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Pronouns
- Email
  example@example.com
- Short Bio
  
  Please include a brief bio, no more than 150 words.0/150
- Website
  Optional
- Instagram
  Optional. Please include your Instagram handle if you agree to being tagged in NAHP's Instagram posts promoting the conference.
- Is there anything else we should know? If you intend to lead this workshop/demonstration with another person(s), please confirm here and include your co-presenter(s) information.
  Please indicate if you would like to cap the number of participants, if you are hoping to provide material kits for participants, and/or if you would like assistance from the conference planners during your workshop.
- Images and Supporting Documents
  
  If you would like to include any images or supporting documents, please send them via email to NewAltitudes@nahandpapermakers.org with the subject line: "New Altitudes Supporting Documents"
- If you have an idea for the 2024 conference that does not fit the above categories, please tell us about your proposal below.
- Title of Your Session
  The title of your session is the first impression for conference attendees. We recommend using a concise and descriptive title which clearly conveys what you will be presenting and draws attendees' attention to your topic.
- Abstract
  
  Your session abstract will tell conference attendees why they should attend your session. To be effective and create interest, it should provide a brief, clear, and concise reflection of your presentation’s content. The abstract should be one or two paragraphs, less than 250 words in length.0/250
- Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Pronouns
- Email
  example@example.com
- Short Bio
  
  Please include a brief bio, no more than 150 words.0/150
- Website
  Optional
- Instagram
  Optional. Please include your Instagram handle if you agree to being tagged in NAHP's Instagram posts promoting the conference.
- Is there anything else we should know?
- Images and Supporting Documents
  
  If you would like to include any images or supporting documents, please send them via email to NewAltitudes@nahandpapermakers.org with the subject line: "New Altitudes Supporting Documents"
- I understand that my membership to North American Hand Papermakers must be active and in good standing to be included as a presenter for the 2024 NAHP New Altitudes conference.*
  
  I agree
- I understand that presenting at the conference this year will grant a conference registration fee discount but does not include the cost of membership.*
  
  I agree
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New Altitudes 2024

Please keep in mind that Individual Presentations should last no longer than 20 minutes with an additional 5–10-minute Q&A.

Images and Supporting Documents

Please keep in mind that Pre-Formed Panel Discussions should last no longer than 40 minutes with an additional 10–15-minute Q&A.

First Presenter's Information

Second Presenter's Information

Third Presenter's Information

Fourth Presenter's Information

Images and Supporting Documents

Please keep in mind that Workshops or Demonstrations should last no longer than 45 minutes.

Images and Supporting Documents

If you have an idea for the 2024 conference that does not fit the above categories, please tell us about your proposal below.

Images and Supporting Documents