SLO County Poet Laureate Nominations

SLO County Poet Laureate Nominations

Use this form to nominate a poet to the SLO County Laureateship. Note: this is NOT the application! Nominated poets will be invited to submit an application to the position in a separate form.
The SLO County Poet Laureate is the county’s most eminent and representative poet. An honorary position, the Poet Laureate celebrates San Luis Obispo County’s cultural heritage and promotes literacy and the literary arts among county residents.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Residency: Must reside in San Luis Obispo County
- Body of Work: A published body of work recognized for its excellence, preferably in book form
- Community Service: A history of service to the local poetry community, or a demonstrated willingness to serve
- Program Vision: An ability to develop and lead a program promoting poetry in the county during their two-year tenure
What the Role Involves

The Poet Laureate serves a two-year term and is expected to:
- Serve as a public representative of the literary arts community and SLO County through media, public speaking, and readings
- Design and lead a community engagement program or strategy to promote creative writing in the county during their tenure
- Be available for county events, arts programming, and collaborative opportunities as they arise
Your Information

Your name and email will be recorded for internal use only. Your nomination will remain anonymous.
Your Name

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Your Contact Email
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Name of Poet

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Contact Email for the Poet
Please enter the email address of the poet you are nominating, NOT your own email.
Poet's City of Residence
Please enter the city where the poet you are nominating lives, NOT the city where you live.
Describe how the poet you are nominating would be a good fit for the SLO County Poet Laureateship 2027-2029:

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OPTIONAL: Link a work sample by the poet
OPTIONAL: Upload a poem by the poet you are nominating

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SLO County Poet Laureate Nominations

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