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The BlueMoon is published bi-monthly by the Kentucky Arts Council. Please send comments, questions and information to The Blue Moon, Kentucky Arts Council, Old Capitol Annex, 300 West Broadway, Frankfort, KY 40601-1980 or call 502/564-3757V/TDD Toll Free: 1-888-833-2787
E-mail: kyarts@mail.state.ky.us

September 30, 2002 is the deadline for nominations for Kentucky Poet Laureate.

The purpose of the Kentucky Poet Laureate Program is to honor outstanding Kentucky writers and promote participation in the literary arts of the state. The Kentucky General Assembly established the Kentucky Poet Laureate position in 1991. The Governor appoints the Poet Laureate for a two-year term. The word “poet” in the position title is interpreted in its broadest sense to include persons whose accomplishments are in any of the recognized literary forms.

The Kentucky Poet Laureate’s minimum duties over the two years of
office are:

• To make a presentation at the annual Kentucky Writers’ Day on
  April 24.
• To promote the literary arts in Kentucky through readings of his or her work at meetings, seminars and conferences across the state.

The Kentucky Poet Laureate holds the position from January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2004, and will serve without salary, but receives a $5,000 honorarium to cover travel expenses during the two-year term.

Eligible nominees must meet the following requirements:

• Be a resident of Kentucky, with a long association with the commonwealth.
• Be a writer of any of the recognized literary forms, including poetry, fiction, biographical work, creative non-fiction, playwriting, etc. Nominations may come from an individual or organization within or outside of Kentucky.

Nomination forms are available online or by mail upon request. Nominations must be postmarked by September 30, 2002, or hand delivered to the Arts Council office no later than 4:30 p.m. on that date. Late nominations will not be accepted under any circumstances and will be returned. Faxed nominations will not be accepted, and incomplete nominations are unlikely to be considered.

The current Kentucky Poet Laureate is James Baker Hall. Other notable Kentucky Poet Laureates have been Richard Taylor, Joy Bale Boone, James Still, Jim Wayne Miller and Jesse Stuart.

For more information contact Daniel J. Strauss, Arts Program Branch Manager, at (888) 833-2787, ext. 4804.

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