Vancouver Poet Laureate
Vancouver Poet Laureate
Company/Organization/Producer Name
City of Vancouver Cultural Services
Submission Deadline or Event End Date
Location
Vancouver BC
Canada
Description
City of Vancouver, Vancouver Writers Fest, and Vancouver Public Library invite nominations for Vancouver’s next Poet Laureate for or from Vancouver-based poets and poets from xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-waututh) Nations who have a notable body of work, who have been recognized for contributions to poetry, and has a history of engaging with Vancouver’s diverse cultural communities through their practice. The Laureate’s term will commence in late 2021 and will last two years. Nominations may be submitted by a peer, or directly by interested candidates.
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Rate of Compensation
$7,500 per year, plus project funds of $2,500 per year
Contact Name
Miko Hoffman
Contact Email Address