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Nominations are invited for the Tucson Poet Laureate, a three-year honorary position beginning March 1, 2026.
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Get matched →The City of Tucson, in partnership with the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona and the University of Arizona Poetry Center, is pleased to announce the open call for the next Tucson Poet Laureate. This three-year honorary appointment begins March 1, 2026, and includes a $15,000 honorarium to recognize the Laureate's artistic and public contribution. The Tucson Poet Laureate program honors outstanding literary achievement and supports poets in engaging the public through creative expression, education, and community connection. It aims to strengthen the relationship between the arts and civic life, while encouraging poetry as a source of reflection and inspiration throughout the Tucson community.
All nominations are reviewed by a community panel administered by the Arts Foundation. The final review will result in a ranked list of three individuals outlining the panel's recommendations for the Poet Laureate. The City of Tucson Mayor makes the final selection from the panel's recommendation of finalists. Application now closed.
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