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Worcester Poet Laureate Application

For consideration, completed application and all required collateral materials must be received by October 31, 2022.Online application is preferred, though items may also be mailed to:

Cultural Development Division
ATTN: City of Worcester Poet Laureate Program
455 Main Street, Room 409
Worcester, MA 01608

For questions and concerns, please contact the Cultural Development Division at 508-799-1400 x3, or email Culture@worcesterma.gov.

Legal Name of Candidate

Candidate Address

Employer Address

Writing samples not to exceed 10 pages. This can be up to 4 poems in written form, or instructions for a link to a professional website which includes selected poems, books of poems or other literary works.

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A one-page narrative or author biography, to include how the applicant meets the criteria and goals as stated in the Description. The narrative may begin with a brief artist statement or personal philosophy, and should also describe recent and relevant work, as well as a description of the work to be created if appointed Worcester’s Poet Laureate.

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I certify that the information contained in this application, including all attachments and supporting materials, is true and correct. All supporting documents are created by and the intellectual property of the named Proposed Poet Laureate.

I understand that, if appointed as Worcester's Poet Laureate, I will be financially, administratively and programmatically responsible for all aspects of services rendered, including proper documentation, invoicing and reporting.

I understand that the City of Worcester maintains the right to cancel this program opportunity for any reason prior to offering program contracts.

Candidate Signature (Parent/Guardian Signature if Candidate is Under 18)

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