Los Angeles Poet Laureate

2026-11-03

The City of Los Angeles Poet Laureate is appointed by the Mayor and works with DCA and the LAPL to carry out his / her / their duties . Each year , the Poet Laureate shall : ● Provide at least twelve ( 12 ) official Poet Laureate activities in locations across the city , no less than six ( 6 ) public classes or workshops at various LAPL branches as well as six ( 6 ) public readings of : 1 ) original works created for these events , 2 ) past work appropriate to the occasion and audience , and / or 3 ) historic works by past or living Los Angeles poets . In addition to these officially requested activities , the City may request approximately three ( 3 ) more recommended activities in schools , universities , conferences , or private gatherings wherein audiences may be limited to enrolled members or invited guests ; ● Engage with Los Angeles residents , visitors , civic and elected leaders , young people , adults , seniors , and students of all ages about the value of poetry , the written word , and creative expression through self - coordinated or community - partnered activities that are reviewed and approved by LAPL ; ● Submit content for one ( 1 ) poetry blog on the LAPL website to be updated on at least a quarterly basis . The purpose of the blog is to excite discussion , exchange , and participation in poetry , as well as educate readers about the culture of the written and spoken word in Los Angeles ; ● Use social media as often as possible , or work with City staff to prepare social media communications that encourage excitement about poetry , literacy and literary events , and related issues ; and , ● Write one ( 1 ) or more commemorative poem ( s ) each year related to a theme or topic integral to Los Angeles . Use the premiere of this / these poem ( s ) as a way to announce an open - call to all regional poets ( emerging and masters , living or working in LA City ) to submit poems for placement on sidewalks , streetlights , or related design - sites .

California

2026-03-27