City to reopen Poet Laureate program; adult and youth positions seek applicants by Feb. 28
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Summary
City Manager Slattery announced the revival of Eureka's Poet Laureate and Youth Poet Laureate program, with application details, duties and modest stipends for selected artists.
City Manager Slattery told the council on Jan. 21 that the City of Eureka is restarting its Poet Laureate program, a cultural-arts position that serves as a creative ambassador for the city.
The program will appoint an adult poet laureate and a youth poet laureate. Responsibilities for the adult poet laureate include writing at least one poem reflecting life in Eureka, reading at two council meetings, planning a poetry-related community project, meeting with the youth laureate at least twice and representing the city at arts events. The adult laureate will receive a $1,000 stipend paid over two years.
The youth poet laureate's duties include writing one original poem about life in Eureka, presenting a poem at a council meeting annually, serving as an ambassador at city events and meeting the adult laureate at least twice. The youth laureate will receive a $300 stipend over two years. Slattery said applications must be submitted by Feb. 28 and that the application form will be available at midnight on the city website; staff and Ink People (leslie@inkpeople.org) can assist with questions.
Ending: The city invited nominations and applications; selection will follow the advertised process and the program will return to council for acknowledgment.
