The Town of Highland's Main Street Committee is currently accepting nominations for the position of Poet Laureate during its inaugural year. The mission of the Town of Highland's Poet Laureate Program is to communicate the value of poetry to our community. The Poet Laureate of the Town of Highland will serve as an ambassador of the community's vibrant artistic and literary life, promoting the literary community, and celebrating the written word.
All nominees must be a poet and a resident of Highland, and available and willing to collaborate with other town poets and artists to develop and present poetry-related activities that address the objectives of the Poet Laureate program.
This is an honorary position awarded to a person who has established a presence in the world of poetry, demonstrated commitment to and passion for poetry, and embraces the opportunity to engage the community with poetry. This is not a political appointment, nor is it a paid position.
Applications will be accepted through March 15, 2016. More information and application requirements can be found on the Town of Highland website at http://www.highland.in.gov/. Please send all entries to Highland Main Street, 3333 Ridge Road in Highland or email them to cpetro@highland.in.gov.