Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Arts Commission is seeking applicants for Clark County Poet Laureate. The position is for two years beginning May 1, 2024.

The commission has extended its deadline for applications to Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023.

Every two years the Clark County Arts Commission selects a Poet Laureate to engage our county in the literary arts. Duties include promoting poetry as an art form, expanding access to the literary arts, and encouraging poetry as a regional voice that contributes to a sense of place.

This is a volunteer position with grant/stipend options available. Applicants must:

• Be a Clark County resident, over 18 years of age, and a practicing, published poet.
• Have a commitment to community outreach and collaboration and interest in promoting equity and inclusion through the arts.
• Have the flexibility to shape a scope of work that reflects their interests, skills, and abilities.

Application forms and a position description are available on the Clark County Arts Commission website.

Contact:
Michele Hanlon, Clark County Arts Commission      
michelehanlon2020@gmail.com