Poet Laureate

Home / Artists & Creatives / Poet Laureate Poet Laureate Governor Maura Healey signed an executive order creating the first-ever Poet Laureate of Massachusetts. This new, honorary position is intended to promote poetry and creative expression across the state, serve as the Governor and Lieutenant Governor’s ambassador of the arts, and inspire the next generation of writers. Learn About the Poet Laureate Application Process / Contact Related Content Apply to Grants for Creative Individuals » ArtSake: Our online resource for artists » Weekly Artist Opportunities - discover calls to artists, publications, residencies, contests, and more » Email Signup Join Our Email List From Artist News, Community Initiative, and Power of Culture, our email lists are a great way to keep up with the work of Mass Cultural Council and its partners across the Commonwealth. Sign Up Power of Culture blog 10.21.2026 Arts & Creativity are Vital to the STEM Economy The evidence and the urgency for bridging these two sectors Read More » 10.15.2026 Centering Visual Artists in Local Business Partnerships Community-driven directory of 1,200+ Massachusetts visual artists launched Read More » 10.08.2026 New Capital Investments of $706,000 Awarded for 4 Cultural Facilities FY27 Cultural Facilities Fund applications are due by December 10, 2026 Read More »