Fall 2024 ABAA Diversity Initiative Discovery Program Application Info
Fri, Aug 16
|Boston
Application Deadline: August 16, 2024 ABAA offers stipends of up to $2,500 to two individuals to visit the Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair (November 8-10, 2024) during the week of the fair. Students will be guided by an ABAA member and with an itinerary of multiple networking activities.
Time & Location
Aug 16, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:55 PM
Boston, 900 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115, USA
About the Event
Fall 2024 ABAA Diversity Initiative Discovery Program Program Overview
The ABAA Diversity Initiative is proud to announce the first season of a guided discovery program for those historically underrepresented among workers in the trade—black, indigenous, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community. Designed to co-occur with annual ABAA book fairs, the program offers an introduction to antiquarian book fairs, career insight with ABAA members, visits to local ABAA member open shops/offices, networking with institution professionals, and more.
This Fall Diversity Discovery Program offers stipends of up to $2,500 to two individuals to visit the Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair (November 8-10, 2024) during the week of the fair. Students will be guided by an ABAA member and with an itinerary of multiple networking activities.
Program Date: November 6-10, 2024
Application Prerequisites
● Self-identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and/or person of color) and/or LGBTQ+.