Nominate the next Cambridge Poet Populist Now!!

For my Cambridge friends. This email came from Julie Madden, Director of Community Arts for the Cambridge Arts Council.

Dear Poet Enthusiasts,

The deadline for nominations for Poet Populist 2009-2010 has been extended to Friday, April 3rd at 12 noon! As supporters of poetry, we would like to encourage you to nominate your favorite Cambridge poets for the position!!

As you may already know, the Cambridge Poet Populist is an official position for a local poet, chosen by the people to represent poetry for the City of Cambridge. The Poet Populist will facilitate the creation and appreciation of poetry throughout the city for all residents of Cambridge. The Poet Populist will maintain a schedule of public appearances throughout his/her one-year term in the position.

To download the nomination guidelines and nomination form please visit our website here.

For more information, e-mail poetpopulist@cambridgema.gov or call the Cambridge Arts Council at 617-349-4380.