In 1993, the Culture Commission and Modesto City Council established a non-salaried honorary position known as the Poet Laureate of the City of Modesto for the purpose of presenting original poems at various official occasions.
Qualifications and Guidelines: please see attached City Council Policy No. 6.020. This position is open only to residents of Stanislaus County.
ENTRY FORMS
Please mail or deliver this form, along with three (3) original poems to: City of Modesto, Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department, Culture Commission, c/o 2012 Poet Laureate, Selection Committee, P.O. Box 642, Modesto, CA 95353
Delivery Address: 1010 Tenth Street, Suite 4400
or McHenry Museum, Culture Commission, c/o 2012 Poet Laureate Selection Committee, 1402 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354
If you have any questions, please call (209) 577-5235 or e-mail elacoste@modestogov.com
DEADLINE: Friday, March 9, 2012 at 4 p.m. (Hand delivered or postmarked by March 9, 2012)
WINNER: It is anticipated that the City Council will appoint the new Poet Laureate for the City of Modesto at a meeting in June 2012. The selected Poet Laureate’s term (2012-2014) will commence on July 1, 2012.
Download the application form here >>
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: elacoste@modestogov.com
For submissions: City of Modesto, Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department, Culture Commission, c/o 2012 Poet Laureate Selection Committee, P.O. Box 642, Modesto, CA 95353
Website: http://www.modestogov.com
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