Seattle’s Office of Arts & Culture is launching a Civic Poet program.  The new two-year Civic Poet post will serve as a cultural ambassador for Seattle’s rich, multi-hued literary landscape and should represent Seattle’s diverse cultural community. The Civic Poet program celebrates our history and commitment to the written and spoken word and the people who have given it such a place of honor in our city. The goal of the program is to celebrate Seattle’s rich literary community, while investing the future of literary arts through community engagement.

Eligibility

This call is open to Seattle-based poets who have an established body of work including published works and/or spoken word experience. Applicants should demonstrated interest in promoting equity and inclusion through the arts and the power of the written and spoken word. Students are not eligible to apply.

Scope of Work

The Civic Poet will perform at the Mayor’s Arts Awards for both years (2015 and 2016), along with performances at a minimum of five municipal events annually, and community engagement opportunities which could include classes and/or workshops for adults and/or youth in neighborhoods throughout the city.

Budget

The position will have a budget of $10,000 distributed over two years, inclusive of all artist fees.

Deadline

11 p.m., Thursday, May 28, 2015 (Pacific Daylight Time)

Application

Online application and guidelines available here.

OPTIONAL WORKSHOP

Monday, May 4, 6 to 8 p.m.
The 2100 Building
2100 24th Avenue South
Seattle, Washington 98144

Learn what makes a strong application. The session will cover specifics on eligibility and how to apply. All applicants are encouraged to attend. Space is limited. RSVP to annie.holden@seattle.gov or (206) 733-9591.

INFO
For questions about the call, please contact Annie Holden (206) 733-9591. For assistance with the CaFE online application process, contact CaFE tech support at (888) 562-7232 or cafe@westaf.org, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.