Poet Laureate Program

Current Poet's Poems

Ode to what is not yet.
by Sarah Steinke 

Bremerton's Poet Laureate

The Poet Laureate serves as an ambassador for poetry within the community, promoting the art form through public readings, workshops, and community engagement. This role seeks to elevate the appreciation of poetry and foster a love of language and expression among diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Public Engagement:

  • Deliver public readings and performances at various events, including schools, libraries, festivals, and community gatherings.
  • Engage with local writers and poets to foster a supportive literary community.

Creative Development:

  • Compose original poems that reflect the culture, history, and values of the community.
  • Collaborate with local artists and organizations to create interdisciplinary projects that incorporate poetry.

Education and Outreach:

  • Conduct poetry workshops and seminars for individuals of all ages, focusing on writing skills and creative expression.
  • Partner with educational institutions to enhance poetry curricula and promote literary events.

Promotion of Poetry:

  • Advocate for poetry through social media, local publications, and community platforms.
  • Develop and implement initiatives to celebrate national poetry events, such as National Poetry Month.

Advisory Role:

  • Serve as a resource for local government and cultural organizations on matters related to the literary arts.
  • Help curate poetry-related programs and events in collaboration with local arts organizations.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as a poet, with a published body of work or significant recognition in the field.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
  • Passion for promoting the arts and fostering community engagement.
  • Knowledge of contemporary poetry and literary trends.

Desired Skills:

  • Creativity and originality in writing and performance.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with individuals and organizations.
  • Organizational skills for planning events and workshops.
  • Familiarity with social media and digital platforms for outreach and promotion.

Equal Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of the City of Bremerton to offer equal opportunity to all individuals. This policy extends to both employment and admission to participation in the programs, services, and activities of the City of Bremerton. The City of Bremerton will administer all actions with respect to employment and admission to participation in the programs, services, and activities of the City in compliance with federal, state and local laws, and will not discriminate in any practice on the basis of age (40+), sex, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, marital status, military status, or the presence of any physical, mental or sensory disability.

 ADA Statement
The City of Bremerton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in programs and activities, which it operates pursuant to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and ADA Amendments Act. This policy extends to both employment and admission to participation in the programs, services, and activities of the City of Bremerton.  Reasonable accommodation for employees or applicants for employment will be provided.