Piper Friends

The Piper Center for Creative Writing is committed to supporting a vibrant and diverse literary community in the Phoenix metropolitan area through programs such as Piper Writer’s Studio workshops, the Distinguished Visiting Writer Series, and the Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference. The Center also takes pride in fostering the work of the next generation of literary leaders by providing funding to the talented students of Arizona State University’s MFA Program in Creative Writing. Through our giving program, you can ensure your financial support for our students and our community programs.

MEMBER | $50 per year*
Members Receive:
A free back issue of Hayden’s Ferry Review
A subscription to Marginalia
10% off Piper Writers Studio classes
10% off your Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference registration

Members also receive the following benefits from local merchants and organizations:
10% off purchases at Changing Hands Bookstore
10% off manuscript editing services from Kevin McIlvoy
20% off the purchase of any CD at devildownrecords. (Please include Piper Friends membership number when ordering)

SUPPORTING SUBSCRIBER | $100 per year*
Supporting Subscribers provide funding directly to Piper Center for Creative Writing publication initiatives like Hayden’s Ferry Review.
Benefits Include:
A one-year Piper Friends membership
A one-year subscription to Hayden’s Ferry Review

INVESTOR  | undefined gift amount*
We invite you to make a gift of any amount to the Piper Center for Creative Writing.  This option is orchestrated by the ASU Foundation.
By clicking here you can give any amount, with all your funds heading directly to Piper Friends.

SIGNED FRANCINE PROSE BROADSIDES AVAILABLE
A limited number of hand-crafted broadsides, signed by best-selling author Francine Prose, are available with contributions of $100 or more. Click here for more information and to view the broadside.

Click here to download a form to join the Piper Friends Program.

*All funds will be deposited with the ASU Foundation, a separate non-profit organization that exists to support ASU. Due to the fair market value of benefits provided, only payments in excess of fair market value may be considered a charitable contribution. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of charitable contributions. Fair market values for each of the giving levels are as follows: Supporting Subscriber - $65, Member - $50, Investor - $0.