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Adams County names Eric Francis as poet laureate; staff seeks budget for two‑year residency
Summary
Adams County arts staff announced the selection of Eric Francis as the county’s new poet laureate and outlined a two‑year residency with public programming in 2026–2027.
Adams County arts staff announced the selection of Eric Francis as the county’s new poet laureate and outlined a two‑year residency that will include public programming in 2026–2027, an anthology project and a welcome event on Tuesday, Sept. 30.
Arts staff described Francis as a teaching artist based near Green Valley Ranch with ties to local schools and multiple fellowships and publications. Staff said the selection panel of 10 jurors awarded the residency unanimously on the strength of Francis’s written work and community engagement record. Staff said the county has completed an orientation with the chosen artist and is planning public programming across county…
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