Rockford Youth Poet

City of Rockford Poet Laureate and Youth Poet Program

The Rockford Area Arts Council, in partnership with the Rockford Public Library and the City of Rockford, established the City of Rockford Poet Laureate and Youth Poet in October, 2020. A City Poet Laureate is an honorary position; Poets Laureate promote literacy and literature among residents of all ages. The Arts Council and the Rockford Public Library develop programming, and complementary resources, to provide the recipient with opportunities to promote their personal work, host workshops for residents, and appear at important City events. The official honor of City of Rockford Poet Laureate, is awarded for a period of two years and is a grant-funded position. The City of Rockford Youth Poet is awarded for a period of one year.

Youth Poet Nomination Guidelines

Youth Poet Application Requirements

Youth Poet Nomination Form

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Your Information

Your Name*

First Last

Your Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Your Phone Number*

Are you a member of the Rockford Area Arts Council?*

Yes

Nominee's Information

Name of Nominee*

First Last

Age of Nominee at Time of Nomination*

Nominee's Mailing Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Nominee's Email Address*

Nominee's Phone Number*

Is the Nominee a resident of Rockford?*

Yes

Nominee's Current School*

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