Presenter Application

“In the Tradition…"

44th Annual National Black Storytelling Festival and Conference

Unbreakable Spirit: Telling our Story, 250 years and Beyond

November 3-8, 2026

Crowne Plaza Hotel
801 Greenwich Avenue
Warwick, Rhode Island 02886
Phone: (401) 732-6000 ext. 7919

Deadline – No Later Than Midnight Sunday, April 12, 2026

Presenter Application

for Featured Tellers and Workshop Presenters

First name

Last name

Initials

Address

Phone

Affiliate Membership (if applicable)

Please check all that apply:

Current NABS Member

Youth Member

I am applying for:

Featured Teller

Workshop Presenter

Recent Performances; (Featured Teller / Last workshop presented)

Video link to evidence of your work:

Bio: (50 words or less)

Reference #1:

Please provide name, relationship, and phone number. One must be a storyteller.

Reference #2:

Please provide name, relationship, and phone number. One must be a storyteller.

Reference #3:

Please provide name, relationship, and phone number. One must be a storyteller.

Bibliography: (one-page: published books, articles, recordings, etc.)

Photograph: (300 dpi jpeg/png - color)

Workshop Applicants: One-page workshop description with title, length, intended audience (i.e., beginning teller, teachers, youth), and technical needs. If previously presented, provide details such as the presenting venue/event and the audience.

All applicants must submit the following:

Photograph - 300 dpi jpeg/png - Color (required)
Recent performances (Featured Teller)/Last workshop presented (workshop)
Evidence of your work; Video Links (Featured Teller: TWO preferred)
Biography (50 words or fewer)
At least three (3) references (One must be a storyteller)
Bibliography (1-page: published books, articles, recordings, etc.)
Workshops Applicants Only: One-page workshop description with title, length, intended audience (i.e., beginning teller, teachers, youth), and technical needs. If the workshop was presented previously, provide details such as the presenting venue/event and the audience.

* FEATURED TELLER & WORKSHOP PRESENTER APPLICANTS may be asked to provide additional information in a Zoom Meeting on WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2025, BETWEEN 7:30 PM – 10 PM (EST).

Questions? Ask TAHIRA, Festival Director

Questions