The search for Austin’s poet laureate is underway

Austin is ready for its first-ever poet laureate, and applications are now open through Nov. 30. The selected poet will serve a two-year term starting April 2025. Applicants for the position must be published, at least 21 years old and must have worked or lived in the city for at least three years, with plans to continue living here throughout their poet laureate term. They will receive an annual salary of $25,000, plus $10,000 for program expenses associated with establishing and leading poetry- and literacy-related programming at Austin Public Library. More information about the program, application process and selection criteria can be found here.