Proposals for Summer Special Events: When proposing an event to take place from June through August, please keep in mind that kibbitznest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that must be able to cover a portion of the expenses incurred by enacting your proposal through your participation and your guests' in monetary donations, the purchase of refreshments, rental fees and/ or program fees generated by your event. It does not provide services to the event organizers or organizations without these considerations. 

Promotional events such as the promotion & selling of any type of publication, a political ideology, a self-promotion, or the promotion of any type of arts production would not be considered in either the summer events or the Discussion Series.

(If you are proposing a live music event or any entertainment centered event, please go to www.kibbitznest.com and send an email to store@kibbitznest.com.)

In your written proposal for a Special Summer Event, please include the following:

1. Topic and how it fits kibbitznest’s mission and vision
2. Event format (lecture, panel discussion, on-stage interview, educational workshops, multimedia presentation, performance, etc.)

3. Which day(s) of the week and time (s) would be best for your event?
4. Bio of the proposed speakers and info about previous presentations on this topic
5. How will you promote your event? Do you have a marketing budget?

6. How many attendees will you bring to your event? Do you have a following of supporters and patrons? Do you expect kibbitznest to produce an audience?

7. What do you expect kibbitznest's role and responsibilities to be in the production and management of the event ... and yours? 

8. What are the fees, ticket prices, or other compensation and financial considerations associated with hosting your event? 

9. Are you prepared to pay a rental fee for the space or how will kibbitznest be compensated for the use of their space? 
10. Any previous relationship with kibbitznest, or any other community member?

PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION, i.e., EMAIL ADDRESS, PHONE, MAILING ADDRESS

Please send your proposal for review, along with your contact information, to: info@kibbitznest.org.

Proposals to the Liberal Arts Discussion Series: Kibbitznest does provide honorariums to professors and speakers who are invited to lead a discussion during the October through May series of discussions. They must present their research and lead a discussion that will provoke inquisition and further knowledge on the topic. Please review the information below and send an email to propose a topic if it aligns with the mission and other stipulations. Please keep in mind that the professor or speaker must be currently affiliated with an academic institution.

Kibbitznest uses the theoretical nature of a liberal arts education in its programming as a catalytic tool to balance face-to-face and electronic communication media. Lectures, presentations, performances, discussions, etc., should be interactive and participatory to build memory and deepen comprehension within the context of the academic studies listed below. Our events encourage the appreciation of the foundation for all purposeful professions and callings —flexibility, creativity, reasoning, critical thinking, and strong verbal and written communication skills—all found in the core of a liberal arts education. This education includes the studies of the:

Humanities—including art history, literature, linguistics, philosophy, religion, ethics, music history, art and art appreciation, and theater

Social Sciences—including history, psychology, law, sociology, gender studies, anthropology, economics, and geography

Natural Sciences—including astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics, botany, archaeology, zoology, geology, and earth sciences.

Formal Sciences—including mathematics, logic, and statistics

All discussions must be centered on one of the liberal arts disciplines.