MARQUETTE, MI— The official application window for U.P. Poet Laureate will open on Monday.
The poet who is chosen will promote poetry and the spoken word. He or she will also encourage appreciation of the art form through public readings, workshops, virtual events, and digital platforms. They will serve a two-year term, which may be renewed one time.
A review panel of librarians, poets, and academics from across the U.P. has been established to evaluate applications. They will select the U.P. Poet Laureate based on the candidate’s qualifications, sample work, and references.
Application information is at www.uppoetlaureate.org.
