Title
Approval of Poet Laureate 2019-2020
Recommended Action
Move to forward the jury’s recommendation to City Council.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the recommendation of the jury for the City’s second Poet Laureate.
Staff Contact:
Stephanie Johnson, Arts Program Manager, Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation, 360.709.2678
Presenter(s):
Stephanie Johnson, Arts Program Manager
Background and Analysis:
On October 4, the Poet Laureate jury reviewed 8 applications for the 2019-2020 term. Their recommendation will be presented to the Arts Commission during the meeting.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
1. Approve the jury’s recommendation and forward to City Council.
2. Do not approve the jury’s recommendation and do not forward to City Council.
3. Do not approve the jury’s recommendation and make an alternative recommendation to City Council.
Financial Impact:
$2000 from the Municipal Art Fund, plus supplies up to $1000 over the two year appointment.
Attachments:
None