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Durango Poet Laureate Program
Durango Poet Laureate Program
Durango is searching for a new “Champion of Poetry” to serve as its next Poet Laureate. We are accepting submissions until Oct 31!
The Poet Laureate will serve a two-year term, which will commence in January 2027.
The Poet Laureate program is funded by the Friends of the Durango Public Library and supported by a Poet Laureate Committee.
Apply Online here:
- Application Form
For questions/issues or to request a physical application: Please email [email protected]
About the position:
The Poet must be willing to serve a two-year term, option to serve two terms maximum
The Poet Laureate must currently reside in Durango or La Plata County. They must continue to reside in the area throughout their appointment
The Poet will be paid a $2,500 yearly stipend, with additional monies available to support event supplies (marketing, venue space, etc.)
The Poet Laureate is expected to plan and host a minimum of three programs per year
For more information, please read through the Role Description
To qualify:
The Poet must live and continue to live in the Durango/ La Plata County area throughout the appointment
The Poet must be a champion of the arts, specifically poetry, in this region
The Poet must have demonstrated a previous commitment to promoting awareness of poetry
Poet must be 18 years of age or older
The Poet Laureate program is funded by the City of Durango's Lodgers Tax Arts and Culture Fund and administered by the Friends of the Durango Public Library and a Poet Laureate Committee. The program has been created to make a vibrant platform for local poets to share their unique voices while engaging with the community at large.
Learn more about the position:
Poet Laureate Role Description
Descripción del cargo de Poeta Laureado
Mission Statement:
The Durango Poet Laureate shall act as a representative of the poetic arts through recitation of original poetry and attendance at various events and community gatherings, creation of poetry that reflects our unique past and present, and furthering Durango’s creative economy through active engagement with the community.
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