What Students Say
“Here one has the opportunity to watch the best, listen to the best, learn from the
best—and then strive to be one’s best in the process.”
—Janet Demarest
“The Conference was superb. Who could imagine meeting poets Robert Wrigley, Billy
Collins, and Paul Muldoon in the space of ten days? I am raving to all my friends
about the breadth of offerings and how much I learned from the speakers at the panels.”
—C. M. Griffin
“The Southampton Arts Conference is a unique opportunity for writers to learn more
about their craft from some of the nation’s best and most recognized writers. Whether
you are an aspiring author, poet, playwright or filmmaker, you will find creative
inspiration and practical instruction that will propel you toward your goals. Being
submersed in the world of your art for five or 10 days can re-charge your creative
batteries like nothing else.”
—July L. Mandel
“Southampton Arts is a rare opportunity to advance your creative work, supported by
astonishing talent and teachers. The spirit of camaraderie pervades every element
of the experience. Give yourself the gift of Southampton Arts and you will take a
bold step forward as an artist.”
—Janice Maffei
“This unique and exhilarating experience gave me the confidence and freedom to create
something new and original.”
—Patricia Tilton
“I live outside Philly, I've never published anything, most of my friends aren't involved
in the arts and I like my privacy....but I spend a lot of time fantasizing about being
part of a salon. For me, the Southampton Conference, the mix of people, their varied
degree of accomplishment and areas of interest was like dropping in on a salon and
not feeling like an outsider. I'm already scheming about how I can attend both sessions
of the Southampton Salon next year. “
—Laura Ellen White
"What was most rewarding about 20/20/20 was the 24/7 intensity. The first week we worked on our scripts while attending workshops and mentoring sessions with some of the most brilliant minds in the entertainment business. The second week we crewed on our collaborators films while preparing for our own, and the third week we edited nonstop in preparation to screen our short films. My mind was stretched in directions I had not thought possible. I was pushed hard, happily so, all the time knowing that I was part of a uniquely curated experience geared to propel all of us towards excellence. The knowledge gained is now embedded deep within, and I can’t begin to describe my gratitude towards my talented collaborators, the program mentors and the administrators who passionately strived to make it a success. I am a better artist because of it."
— Jill Campbell, 20/20/20 Graduate Program in Digital Filmmaking