Lancaster Poet Laureate Program Seeks Applicants: Enhance Our City's Cultural Tapestry

The City of Lancaster is now accepting applications for its 2024 Poet Laureate program until June 10. The program, supported by local sponsors and community members, aims to strengthen community bonds through poetry. It will select a poet laureate to promote poetry for community and cultural engagement over a two-year term.

The poet laureate will participate in literary events quarterly and city events biannually. They will also collaborate with the City of Lancaster on a special project to incorporate poetry into city life.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and are preferred to reside within the School District of Lancaster. Selection will be based on their commitment to literature, community involvement, and their use of poetry in civic discussions.

The role includes a $3,000 honorarium to acknowledge the laureate's impact on the city’s culture. This reflects the city's appreciation for artistic contributions to community life.

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