Poet Laureate News
The Indiana Arts Commission is currently accepting nominations for Indiana State Poet Laureate. The Indiana Poet Laureate represents the State of Indiana and the art of poetry through the development and implementation of programming to the education community and general public. The Poet Laureate makes formal presentations at various educational facilities and events, and offers advice to the Commission regarding ways to further the art of poetry in Indiana. Nominations for Indiana Poet Laureate should be limited to one, single-page cover letter and a resume or CV detailing the nominee's qualifications and accomplishments. No additional materials should be included with the initial nomination. Successful nominees must be current residents of Indiana and remain residents during their two-year term of service as State Poet Laureate. Nominees should be published poets, with experience in educational program development. Nominations must be submitted to the Indiana Arts Commission by email only and must be received by 4:30 p.m. (EDT) Friday, August 30, 2013. Nominations should be sent to the attention of Lewis Ricci: lricci@iac.in.gov. All nominations will be reviewed by a committee comprised of representatives from Indiana's major institutions of higher education. The committee will be convened later this fall and will begin review of the nominations during the winter. For more information on the State Poet Laurerate program, contact Lewis Ricci at 317-232-1288 or email lricci@iac.IN.gov.
Other Poet Laureate News
IUPUI Press Release about Poet Laureate Appointment
Designated Indiana Poet Laureate Karen Kovacik Selected as an NEA Literature Translation Fellow
