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Partners

Why is the Winter Getaway seeking partners?

We love our writers and work hard to keep registration fees as low as possible.

The cost of producing an event like the Winter Getaway is substantial. Other writing conferences have financial backing from large endowments; the Winter Getaway, however, is entirely participant-funded. This means that participant registration fees are the only funds we receive to pay for all expenses.

Unlike other arts organizations that are funded by their parent university, Murphy Writing does not receive funds from Stockton to pay for its programming or operations.

As expenses increase, we are welcoming support from individuals and organizations alike so we can continue facilitating the high quality of the Winter Getaway at a reasonable price.

 

How can I (or my organization) become a partner?

Be creative! We will consider all offers to support any portion of the Winter Getaway.

For example: You can underwrite a scholarship for writers in need; pay for a talented teacher to lead a workshop and stay at Seaview; or sponsor our event space, A/V, the Getaway Bookstore, yoga, mealtimes, the Disco or any other scheduled events, like our MLK program or “Meet, Greet & Ask.” You could even supply the stash for our highly-coveted bags of chocolate.

Email murphywriting@stockton.edu to ask how you can become a Winter Getaway partner.

 

 

2025 Partners

Community Members

We are so grateful to those who responded to our official giving campaign launched in September. Their gifts will allow us to offer more scholarships than our initial goal for 2025! Thanks to:

Deborah Bayer
Karen Becker
Kathleen Boyce
Cheveda Fergerson
Sam Friedman
Sandy Gingras
Kim Hagerich
Anndee Hochman
Martha Landy
Jeanette Newcomb
Kay Peters
Jackie Shelley
Jill Viggiano

Noyes Museum of Art

We are thrilled that our friends at the Noyes Museum of Art will partner with us to install a special art exhibit at the 2025 Winter Getaway.

Alliance Heritage Center / South Jersey Culture and History Center

Curious about the area’s history? We are grateful that the Alliance Heritage Center and the South Jersey Culture and History Center of Stockton University will partner with us to dedicate a special section of the Getaway Bookstore to southern NJ.

 

SCOSA

SCOSA will provide funding for two tuition scholarships this year. We are so thankful that they’re contributing to our goal of offering affordable programming for writers in need.

 

David Birnbaum (RE/MAX)

Realtor David Birnbaum, based in Williamstown, NJ, would love to help you sell or buy your home. If you’re looking to move, be sure to check out his webpage.

 

 

We would love to put you on this list! Email murphywriting@stockton.edu to see how you can help support the Winter Getaway. 

 

“Writing can be solitary and lonely. The Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway is like entering a special world. Novice or experienced, young or old, outgoing or shy, everyone can find their space to write and celebrate humanity.”
~ Martha, Colonia, NJ