Arts commissioners seek applications for new county poet laureate

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Vancouver, Wash. - The Clark County Arts Commission is accepting applications for a resident who will serve as the next Clark County Poet Laureate. The commission is seeking an experienced poet to share his or her passion for the literary form with the community. 

This two-year position includes public speaking engagements, teaching, open mic readings and a stewardship in the Poetry Moves program sponsored by C-Tran and the nonprofit Arts of Clark County.

The Clark County Poet Laureate position is voluntary, but the commission is seeking funding for this valuable program. 

Applications are at

http://www.artsofclarkcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Poet_Laureate_Application.pdf

Applications must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017. Submission instructions are included with the application. 

All applicants will be notified of the commission’s selection by Nov. 15, 2017.

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CONTACT
Annie Davern
Clark County Arts Commission
360.901.0455
davern.annie@gmail.com