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Malibu Poet Laureate

The responsibilities of the Poet Laureate will include, but are not limited to:
Act as the official Consultant in Poetry to the City of Malibu and the Malibu Library.
Participate in and/or creating one Invitational each year.
Represent Malibu at literary and poetry events.
Work with the Laureate Committee to further the literary arts in local schools and as an advocate for poetry and written and spoken word.
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Malibu Poet Laureate Application

Application Submittal
The open call is for Malibu citizens and affiliates who will focus on elevating the literary arts, both in Malibu and outside communities, while representing the City of Malibu for a 2 year term. Applications, including all supplemental materials, must be received during the open submission period of DATE, 2023 through DATE, 2023.
First Name
Last Name
Address1
City
State
Zip
Email Address
Website Address (if applicable)
Primary Phone Number
Alternate Phone Number
Have you applied to be the City's Poet Laureate in the past?
1. Yes
2. No
Have you served as a Poet Laureate in a different City, County , State, Organization, etc.?
1. Yes
2. No
If you answered yes please list the organization's name.
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Application Criteria
Candidates must submit:
1. Cover Letter including required information outlined below.
2. Original published or unpublished poems or excerpts. Up to 5 poems may be submitted, but it must not be more than 10 pages.
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required as part of the application and must address the following:
- A detailed description of your affiliation to Malibu.
- In what ways do you see yourself engaging with the Malibu community as an ambassador for poetry if chosen as the Poet Laureate?
- In what ways have you supported and continue to participate in the poetry community of Malibu?
- In what ways do you share an interest in the issues and elements contained in Malibu's Mission Statement? The Mission Statement can be found under Municipal Code Section 17.02.030.
Malibu Municipal Code Section 17.02.030
City of Malibu Vision and Mission
Cover Letter
Poems
Candidates must submit original published or unpublished poems or excerpts. Up to five poems or excerpts, but no more than 10 pages will be accepted.
Poem 1
Poem 2
Poem 3
Poem 4
Poem 5
Term and Agreement
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By checking the box, the applicant agrees to the terms of the Poet Laureate. The Poet Laureate position is a two-year term that shall formally commence with a presentation at a City Council meeting tentatively scheduled in September 2023. The Poet Laureate will receive a stipend of $XXXX annually during their term. The candidate will be required to sign an Agreement with the City of Malibu and submit a W-9 form to be eligible to receive the stipend. The Poet Laureate will work with the City's Poet Laureate Committee which meets monthly to plan, organize, and discuss ways to engage and enhance poetry programs in the City of Malibu, schools, library and other organizations.
Electronic Signature
Each of the signatories hereto warrants and represents that he or she is competent and agrees to the waiver terms. The waiver will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered physically or electronically on the online form. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
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