Program Goals
The goals of the Poet Laureate Program are to:
• Promote literature and the arts in the City
• Inspire/encourage residents in their writing and personal expression
• Bring attention to poetry in less traditional settings
• Initiate a dialogue between local poets, cultural organizations, and community institutions.
MOST RECENT POET LAUREATE
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El Cerrito resident Eevelyn Mitchell was selected to serve as the City's
third Poet Laureate (2021-2023). Learn more about Eevelyn Mitchell here. |