[Libs-Or] FW: Oregon Poet Laureate Nominations open until January 13th

[MaryKay Dahlgreen]

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MaryKay Dahlgreen
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From: MaryKay Dahlgreen
Sent: Friday, January 05, 2018 11:34 AM
To: 'libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us' <libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
Subject: Oregon Poet Laureate Nominations open until January 13th

Call for Nominations for the Ninth Oregon Poet Laureate
Think you know someone who would be an outstanding Poet Laureate of
Oregon? We are accepting nominations for the ninth Oregon Poet Laureate, to
begin their two-year term in April 2018. This nomination submission period
closes January 13, 2018.

The role of Poet Laureate is to foster the art of poetry, encourage literacy and
learning, address central issues relating to the humanities and heritage, and
reflect on public life in Oregon. The Poet Laureate will participate in a minimum
of ten public readings/events per year in urban and rural settings across the state
that educate community, business, and state leaders about the value and
importance of poetry and creative expression. One goal of the Poet Laureate will
be to undertake a significant cultural project or projects during their term, such
as bringing poetry to people or to a region of the state that might otherwise be
underserved in this regard.

Nominees must meet the following criteria:
* Have lived in Oregon for at least ten years
* Be current residents of Oregon
* Be publicly recognized as poets and well regarded for excellence in their work
* Have a significant body of published and/or performed work
* Agree to the conditions and the term of the appointment

Review Criteria
Oregon's Poet Laureate must be committed to bringing poetry to a wide range
of places and people, have a significant body of publically accessible work, agree
to the period of the appointment, and be prepared to undertake a significant
cultural project and the public role required of the laureate. Poets of all
subgenres and styles, including prose, slam poetry, and cowboy poetry, will be
considered.

To nominate a poet visit http://oregonpoetlaureate.org/nominations/

MaryKay Dahlgreen
State Librarian
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