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February 13, 2026

Mizna at AWP 2026

The 2026 AWP Conference & Bookfair takes place March 4–7, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. Join Mizna for a long weekend of SWANA lit! At this year’s conference, Mizna will present an AWP...

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December 16, 2025
Mizna Film Series 2026: Looking Forward, Looking Back

In 2026, Mizna celebrates the twentieth edition of our flagship program, the Twin Cities Arab Film Festival. We mark this milestone with a year-long, multi-venue program, Looking Forward, Looking...

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October 16, 2025
Call for Submissions: Mizna 27.1

Submissions are closed. Please check back for our next call for submissions. Subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know about Mizna opportunities! Unsolicited submissions sent to our...

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September 8, 2025
Join the Call to Cancel PEN America at University of Minnesota

[Background image above depicts an Israeli strike on the Islamic University of Gaza on December 2, 2023, killing physics professor physics professor Sufyan Tayeh. Photo retrieved from the Andolu...

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July 16, 2025
Open Call: Join Our Board

Mizna is growing our board!

We’re seeking passionate and committed individuals to join our board of directors. Board members enter into a relationship of trusteeship, collectively responsible...

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