Call Detail
Entry Deadline: 5/1/19
Application Closed
Application Closed
Work Sample Requirements
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Call Type: Literary
Eligibility: Local
State: Washington
Eligibility: Local
State: Washington
| Introduction In partnership, the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and the Seattle Public Library support an experienced poet with a two-year City residency as literary ambassador. In addition to annual City events, the Civic Poet will foster community dialogue and engagement between the City, the public, and other artists, while celebrating the literary arts. Background The Seattle Civic Poet program, launched in 2015, is inspired by the previous Poet Populist program instituted in 1999 by Seattle City Council member Nick Licata. The goal of the Poet Populist program was to support the practice of literary arts, democracy, and promote local literary arts organizations to a general audience citywide. The Poet Populist program was discontinued in 2008. The Civic Poet program continues the legacy of the Poet Populist program by fostering community dialogue and engagement between the public and artists, while celebrating the literary arts. Application Deadline Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 10.59 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time). Eligibility This call is open to Seattle-based poets who have an established body of work including published works, reading/spoken word, plus project planning experience and applied racial equity practice. Applicants must:
The Civic Poet will generate a work plan within budget for each year that includes public readings at up to five municipal events annually and community engagement opportunities that could include classes/workshops, lectures, curatorial services, and solo or group readings to engage diverse communities of all ages. The Civic Poet will also plan and schedule monthly poetry presentations to the Seattle City Council Civil Rights, Utilities, Economic Development, and Arts committee. Applicants do NOT need to submit a work plan for initial application purposes. Finalists will be compensated for a draft work plan to be presented to the panel during the interview. Commission The compensation for the two-year Civic Poet commission is $10,000. Funding is allocated at $5,000 per year. It compensates time for writing, administration, performances, event costs, materials, travel, fees, taxes, and other project-related costs. Optional Workshop Saturday, February 16, 2.00 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. Seattle Public Library – Columbia City Branch 4721 Rainier Ave. S. Seattle, Washington 98118 Map Learn what makes a strong application. The session will cover specifics on eligibility and how to apply. All applicants are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP for the workshop by emailing Irene Gómez, Civic Poet Program Manager, at irene.gomez@seattle.gov. Application Requirements Applications must include the following: 1. Statement of interest and commitment to this commission, that includes your relationship to Seattle (2,000 characters maximum, including spaces). 2. Description how new work, projects, and events will reflect new and different voices/perspectives through poetry (2,000 characters maximum, including spaces). 3. Description of capacity to plan, implement, and partner on projects/events (2,000 characters maximum, including spaces). 4. Résumé (three pages maximum) 5. One letter of recommendation that endorses your literary gifts and ability to plan/implement a project. 6. Two literary work samples: two poems, no longer than five pages each 7. Materials showing proof of establishment within the field: +publication cover, article, or promotional piece +audio/video of significant performance Selection Criteria The peer review panel will assess applications based on the following criteria:
Please contact Irene Gómez, Civic Poet Program Manager, at irene.gomez@seattle.gov or 206.684.7310, with any questions about this opportunity. For assistance with the CaFÉ online application platform, please contact CaFÉ tech support at 888.562.7232 or cafe@westaf.org, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time. |