Thursday, October 1, 2026
The City of Olympia is searching for its next poet laureate, inviting local poets to use their craft to explore the theme of resilience.
This two-year position, open to poets who live or work in Olympia, aims to promote poetry as a tool for community engagement and artistic expression.
The poet laureate will be responsible for hosting workshops, participating in public events, and contributing literary works that reflect the city’s diverse voices.
Previous laureates have focused on topics, such as equity and climate change, and the upcoming term will emphasize perseverance and strength through poetry.
Applications are open until May 19.
The selected poet will receive an annual stipend of $2,000 along with additional funding for program-related expenses.
Interested applicants must be at least 18 years old and actively involved in poetry.
For more details on the application process, requirements and responsibilities, visit the City of Olympia’s website.
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CPWINOLY
Olympia, our fairest town, seeks someone new to wear the crown
Of laureate, of poetry, and, as far as I can see
Needs no skill in metered verse, and what to me is even worse
Must show a clearly proscribed focus, through literary hocus pocus
On perseverance, grit and strength, and, must go to any length
To satisfy the city council, and thus I do , hereby announce, will
For 2 thousand legal tender, am glad to say I would surrender
All principal to wear the laurel . and now I Ieave you with this moral
That poetry, politicized by working for an arts committee, has little chance to touch one’s heart when government decides what’s art.
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TheGreatAnon
Bravo CPWINOLY
fcking bravo
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