Orange County seeks nominations for next poet laureate
GOSHEN Orange County Historian Cornelia W. Bush announced that her office is seeking nominations for the countys next Poet Laureate, a two-year term position that honors the outstanding work by a local poet and encourages interest in poetry within the county.
A Poet Laureate informs and inspires, connecting with all generations, said Bush.
The appointed Poet Laureate will promote and encourage the reading, writing, and teaching of poetry within the county, will give two public readings per year in Orange County, and will serve as an ex-officio member on the Historians Poetry Advisory Committee. In addition, his or her work will be posted to the Orange County Web site.
Nominees must have a published body of work in any of the following formats: books, magazines, newspapers, or music. He or she must be an Orange County resident.
Members of the public may submit nominations to the County Historian, 101 Main St., Goshen, NY 10924 or via email to cbush@orangecountygov.com. Nominations are due by May 15. For more information, visit www.orangecountygov.com and select the History and Genealogy link on the countys home page.