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Aspen Words is Colorado's oldest literary organization, dedicated to encouraging writers, inspiring readers, and connecting people through the power of stories. The support of members like you makes it possible to reach out to writers and readers of all ages throughout the Roaring Fork Valley, the nation, and beyond, with innovative virtual and live programming.

Please join us in celebrating nearly four decades of literary excellence. To learn about membership benefits, please visit our website.

For sponsorship and underwriting opportunities, please contact Adrienne Brodeur, Executive Director. For questions about membership levels and benefits, and for information about a gift of stock, a scholarship grant, or planned giving, please contact Caroline Tory.

 If you are trying to make a membership contribution for the Aspen Writers' Network (AWN), click here.

  • Wordsmith - $100
  • Scribe - $250
  • Bard - $500
  • Literati - $1,000
  • Publisher - $2,500
  • Laureate - $5,000
  • Silver Quill - $10,000
  • Gold Quill - $25,000
  • Platinum Quill - $50,000

We have two faculty chair positions at Aspen Summer Words created in memory of Bruce Berger and Denny Vaughn, both visionary leaders and supporters of Aspen Words. If you are making a gift to honor either of these individuals, please indicate that in the space available below and we will ensure the family is notified and the gift is allocated correctly.

 

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If you would like to designate your gift towards the Fall 2023 Matching Gift Campaign for the Local Writers Scholarship at Summer Words please select Summer Words from the dropdown below

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The Aspen Institute is a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and contributions to the Aspen Institute are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Our Employer Identification Number is 84-0399006.