Deadline: May 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM
The Salt Lake City Poet Laureate program recognizes a local poet to serve as the City’s official ambassador for poetry, a vital literary art form.
The Poet Laureate is a working artist and cultural leader who engages communities through public programming, civic participation, and a signature project. Through this work, the Poet Laureate helps connect residents, reflect shared experiences, and expand access to poetry across Salt Lake City.
Role and Responsibilities
The Poet Laureate will:
Write: Create one original civic poem annually for City-related or community occasions
Appear: Participate in 2–4 City events each year
Present: Lead 7 public readings annually, with a goal of reaching all seven City Council districts
Create: Develop one signature community project over the course of the three-year term
Represent :Serve as a cultural ambassador in media appearances and civic functions
The signature project may take the form of a single initiative or a series of related programs. It should include a clear public-facing component and connect poetry with community life. Final scope and direction will be developed in collaboration with program staff.
Term, Compensation, and Support
Term of Service: July 2026 – July 2029
Honorarium: $5,000 per year
The Poet Laureate will also receive administrative and project support to develop and implement public programming and a signature project.
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