City taking nominations for 2018-20 poet laureate

The City of Auburn is making a call for nominations to serve as its 2018-20 poet laureate

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 deadline to nominate someone is Oct. 25

After a review of all nominations, the Auburn Arts Commission will forward a recommendation to the Mayor for final selection and appointment. The term of service for the next poet laureate will be three years, beginning in January.

For more information and to nominate a local poet, please see the form.