Chapel Hill Poet Laureate Application

Calling Local Poets
We’re looking for the next Chapel Hill Poet Laureate! This position inspires creativity and celebrates community through poetry, public programs, and shared poetry experiences.

The Poet Laureate is an ambassador for poetry, fostering connections to the poetry community and enhancing the social and civic life of the Chapel Hill community at large.

TERM: Two-year appointment (January 2025 – December 2026)

COMPENSATION: $6,000 disbursed in multiple payments throughout the tenure

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Poet Laureate will work with Town staff and stakeholders to jointly design a timeline of deliverables during his/her/their tenure. Programs, projects, and events may include but are not limited to:

– Write poems for special community occasions.
– Perform at key community moments like festivals, events, and council meetings.
– Create experiences for poetry to be shared in the community.
– Workshops or training opportunities.
– Regularly scheduled meetings.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Monday, September 9; Applications close at 5pm

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

– Be a poet with little, some, or substantial work published, with active projects in the last five (5) years
– A personal or professional connection to Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Residency in Chapel Hill is preferred, but not required
– Submit application materials using the directions below

Community Arts & Culture aims to inspire creativity and celebrate community for a better Chapel Hill. We value inclusion, experience, and understanding, and encourage submissions of work to reflect these values.