Searching for a New Poet Laureate
Individuals can nominate themselves or be nominated by someone else. Nominees must distinguish themselves in the field of poetry through the body of work created; be a resident of the City for a minimum of one year and maintain residency through the three-year term of service; must accept the Poet Laureate post as a ceremonial role, which includes presentations of work appropriate for all audiences; and be 18 years of age or older.
The online submission deadline is Friday, January 11, 2019. To submit a Poet Laureate application, visit alexandriava.gov/Arts and scroll to the Poet Laureate Program.
Past Poet Laureates include:
• Wendi R. Kaplan, 2016-2019
• Ryan Wojanowski, 2016-2016
• Tori Lane Kovarik, 2013-2016
• Amy Young, 2010-2013
• Mary McElveen, 2007-2010
• Jean Elliott, 1979-1999
For additional about the literary and Poet Laureate programs, visit the Office of the Arts or contact Cheryl Anne Colton, Regional Program Director, at 703.746.5565 or [email protected]