activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 5
- Administer annual literary translation awards and prizes Literary and Professional Achievement AwardsRecognizes excellence in literary translation through six major annual awards, including the National Translation Award (poetry and prose), Italian Prose in Translation Award (IPTA), Lucien Stryk Asian Translation Prize, Spain-USA Foundation Translation Award (SUFTA), and the ALTA First Translation Prize for emerging translators.
- Host annual conferences for literary translators Industry Conference & Networking EventsOrganizes and hosts the annual ALTA Conference (e.g., ALTA47, ALTA46, etc.), serving as a central gathering for literary translators to present panels, attend workshops, and participate in professional development activities.
- Provide fellowships and travel support for emerging translators Travel and Attendance ScholarshipsOffers $1,000 travel fellowships annually to emerging translators to attend the ALTA Conference, with preference for translators of color or those working from underrepresented languages, and administers two fully funded residencies at Vermont Studio Center for BIPOC and mid-career translators.
- Provide membership resources and professional benefits Member Networking & Information SharingOffers individual and organizational members access to a range of resources including a translator database, publishers database, video archive, discussion groups (ALTAlk), Translation Review subscription, opportunities listings, and members-only programs such as Pitch Sessions and Multilingual Translation Workshops.
- Run a mentorship program for emerging literary translatorsPairs emerging translators with experienced mentors for literary translation projects, providing mentees with a $1,500 stipend for travel and accommodation and complimentary conference registration.
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- Advance emerging translators through mentorship mentorshipPairing emerging translators with experienced professionals fosters skill development and integration into the field, supporting long-term growth of the translation community.
- Expand access to professional networks via targeted fellowships fellowship programProviding travel fellowships to emerging translators, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds or working with underrepresented languages, enables participation in the annual conference and promotes diversity and inclusion in the field.
- Recognize excellence to elevate the field awards and recognitionBy honoring outstanding literary translations through annual awards, the organization promotes high standards and visibility for the art and craft of translation.
named programs · 11
what they call their work
ALTA Conference
An annual conference providing networking, workshops, and panel discussions for literary translators.
ALTA Fellowships at Vermont Studio Center
Offers two fully funded two-week residencies at Vermont Studio Center annually, one for a BIPOC queer/woman/non-binary/LGBTQ+ translator and one for a mid-career translator.
ALTA First Translation Prize
Recognizes the work of emerging literary translators and their editors.
Emerging Translator Mentorship Program
Connects emerging translators with experienced translators for a nine-month mentorship on a literary translation project, including a $1,500 stipend and complimentary conference registration for mentees.
Italian Prose in Translation Award (IPTA)
Recognizes contemporary Italian prose and promotes its translation into English.
Lucien Stryk Asian Translation Prize
Recognizes Asian translation for international literature and promotes translation of Asian works of poetry and Zen Buddhist texts into English.
Multilingual Translation Workshops
Virtual programs offering reduced rates for members.
National Translation Awards (NTA)
Awards granted annually in poetry and prose categories to literary translators for outstanding contributions to literature in English.
Pitch Sessions
Members-only programs held twice annually.
Spain-USA Foundation Translation Award (SUFTA)
Recognizes translations into English of literary prose works by authors of Spanish nationality.
Travel Fellowship Program
Provides $1,000 fellowships to emerging translators to support their attendance and participation in the annual ALTA conference, with a preferential award for translators of color or those working from underrepresented languages.
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who they work with
- Vermont Studio Center Partner — Offers two fully funded fellowships for two-week residencies at VSC on an annual basis.