Poet Laureate Application CCAC - EXTENDED to Dec. 31st

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Clark County Poet Laureate 2024 -2026 Application - EXTENDED UNTIL DEC. 31st $3,000 Stipend

Application

Poet Application/Nominee Information

Name:

Email address:

Phone:

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Website:

Other Social Media:

Nominator Information

(Please use only if you are nominating someone for the Clark County Poet Laureate (CCPL); may not be current of previous CCPL)

Name:

Email address:

Phone:

Title:

Organization Affiliation:

Narrative Questions

Please answer the following questions:

1. Describe your interest in serving as the Clark County Poet Laureate (or in cas of nomination, why do you think this nominee is a candidate for CCPL)? How would your background and approach make you uniquely suited to this role at this time?
2. Briefly describe your relevant experience: What have you learned from teaching poetry, leading writing workshops, or facilitating writing groups or poetry readings?
3. Provide an example of a public speaking opportunity that demonstrated your gifts and experience.
4. What poets do you admire for their work, and how have they influenced your writing?
5. Please describe how you have engaged new and diverse voices in past work/projects and how you might envision engaging new and diverse voices and perspectives if you were selected as CCPL?

Application Documents

Resume/CV that includes a history of your literary/arts/community work

Literary Bio (maximum 250 words)

Narrative Questions - one to two page statement responding to Narrative Questions

Work Sample - published or unpublished poetry (up to three pages)

Two professional references who can speak to your commitment to and engagement in the arts

Two letters of recommendation from respected members of the literary community (except any previous Clark County Poet Laureate)

Application Submission

• Submit applications by email
• Write “CLARK COUNTY POET LAUREATE 2024 APP” in the subject line (RE:)
• Attach files in PDF format or as MS Word documents doc. or docx
• A copy of this application can be viewed online or downloaded at: https://www.clarkcountyartscommission.com

Submit applications to:

Michele Hanlon

Clark County Poet Laureate Committee

michelehanlon2020@gmail.com

Submission Deadline

All applications must be submitted by Saturday, December 31st, 2023

The Clark County Poet Laureate is a Clark County Arts Commission program