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Chairperson Zadorian recommends commissioner for poet laureate selection panel; appointment approved
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The Glendale Arts and Culture Commission on April 16 appointed a commissioner to the selection committee for the 2026–27 poet laureate program, approved unanimously by roll call; staff said interviews will take place in May and the program awards $8,000 for a one‑year term.
Chairperson Zadorian recommended appointing a commissioner to the artist review and selection committee for Glendale’s 2026–27 poet laureate program and the commission approved the appointment by unanimous roll call.
Zadorian said she would "love, as this is her last year, to have Commissioner Vidor serve in that capacity," and also recommended a student commissioner sit on the panel in a non‑voting role. Staff described the selection process: the Library and Culture Department will vet proposals received through the April 17 deadline, then convene an interview panel with staff, the appointed commissioner and invited peers from other cities.
Staff told commissioners the poet laureate will serve a one‑year term and receive $8,000 in compensation. Commissioners agreed to participate on the interview panel; staff said interviews are tentatively scheduled for May and staff will accommodate panelists' schedules.
A motion to appoint Commissioner Vidor to the artist review and selection committee was made by Chairperson Zadorian, seconded, and approved by roll call with all voting members present recorded as yes.
