DENVER — Nominations are now open for the next Poet Laureate of Colorado. This celebrated position serves as an ambassador for poetry, engaging with communities across the state, conducting readings and workshops, and inspiring a love for the art form. The individual selected will follow in the footsteps of previous laureates who have enriched Colorado's cultural landscape.
Individuals are encouraged to nominate poets who demonstrate exceptional poetic talent, a commitment to community engagement, and a desire to foster the appreciation of poetry across Colorado. The selection process will consider the nominee's body of work, public speaking ability, and their vision for the role, including ways to honor America 250 Colorado 150, a year-long commemoration of the United States’ 250th anniversary and Colorado’s 150th anniversary of statehood.
The Colorado Poet Laureate program is a partnership between Colorado Creative Industries (CCI), a division of Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), Colorado Humanities, and The Word, A Storytelling Sanctuary, Inc. View the eligibility criteria for more information. The deadline for nominations is October 27.