2021-2023 Poet Laureate // Call for Nominations // City of Auburn
2021-2023 Auburn Poet Laureate
Contact:
Allison Hyde, Art Coordinator
253-804-5043 ahyde@auburnwa.govmailto:ahyde@auburnwa.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 14, 2020
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City of Auburn 2021-2023 Auburn Poet Laureate
The City of Auburn is now accepting nominations for the Poet Laureate position for 2021-2023. The Poet Laureate recognizes and honors a citizen poet of exceptional talent and accomplishment. The Poet Laureate also encourages appreciation of poetry and literary life in Auburn. The term of service for the next Poet Laureate will be three years, beginning in January of 2021. The award is honorific. There is no financial compensation for the position.
Any member of the public may nominate a poet for the Poet Laureate position. Individuals are encouraged to nominate poets from all walks of life, and all poetry forms are welcome.
For more information, or to nominate an individual for the Poet Laureate position, please view the guidelines and application documenthttps://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=12529234 (PDF).
Deadline for application: August 14, 2020
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Left: Susan Landgraf, Current 2018-2020 Auburn Poet Laureate
Middle: Marjorie Rommel, 2015 - 2017 Auburn Poet Laureate
Right: Richard "Dick" Brugger, 2012 - 2014 Auburn Poet Laureate
Questions? Contact Allison Hyde, Art Coordinator at 253-804-5043 or ahyde@auburnwa.govmailto:ahyde@auburnwa.gov.
Information on City of Auburn cultural arts program can be found at www.auburnwa.gov/artshttp://www.auburnwa.gov/arts or call 253-931-3043.
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