WebApr 22, 2024 · Rena Priest, an American Book Award-winning poet and member of Lhaq’temish (Lummi) Nation, is the first indigenous poet to be appointed Washington State Poet Laureate. Photo courtesy of Rena Priest. OLYMPIA, WA – In conjunction with National Poetry Month, poet Rena Priest has been appointed Washington State Poet Laureate by … Web2 days ago · The role of Washington state poet laureate is a two-year term, chosen by the Washington State Arts Commission as well as Humanities Washington. “It’s a pretty …
Washington state names its first Native American poet laureate
WebApr 13, 2024 · Governor Jay Inslee and Humanities Washington have announced the appointment of Arianne True as the 2024-2025 Washington State Poet Laureate. A member of the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations, True has dedicated years to teaching and mentoring young poets around the Salish Sea. She has been awarded fellowships from Jack Straw … WebMar 11, 2024 · Poems to Lean On – Washington State Poet Laureate Poems to Lean On This is a space to share poems that offer fortitude, hope, resilience, humor during this time of sheltering in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Share a poem, or a link to one, and in two to three lines convey how it inspires, or moves you. Submit to [email protected] bushtech canopies
One River, Many Voices – Washington State Poet Laureate
WebApr 16, 2024 · The American Book Award-winning poet and member of the Lhaq’temish (Lummi) Nation is the first Indigenous poet to assume the role. Humanities Washington … WebAug 5, 2024 · Washington State Poet Laureate – Building awareness and appreciation of poetry throughout the state. Sponsored by Humanities Washington and ArtsWA. Poems … WebApr 1, 2024 · The Washington State Poet Laureate program is jointly sponsored by Humanities Washington and the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA). Poets laureate work to build awareness and appreciation of poetry—including the state’s legacy of poetry—through public readings, workshops, lectures, and presentations in communities … handles in computer