*Note: people anywhere can nominate.*
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*How to Nominate*
Poet Laureate nominations may come from people in the field of Literature
(poets may self-nominate) and must be emailed to [log in to unmask]
Exception: If a nominator does not have access to email, nominations will be
accepted by mail to the following:
California Arts Council
c/o Kristin Margolis
1300 I Street, Suite 930
Sacramento, CA 95814
*Nominations must contain the following: *
· A cover letter from the nominating organization or individual
describing the qualifications of the nominating organization or individual.
· The name and biography of the poet to be nominated (300 words
maximum). Note: A competitive biography would include a summary of
significant awards and published literary works.
· A link to a complete vita or website if available.
· A summary of no more than a half-page indicating why the nominator
considers the poet's work to be of the highest quality and representative of
the State of California;
· Complete contact information for the nominated poet, including the
following:
o Name
o Address
o Email and Website if available
o Phone
o Cell Phone if available
· Confirmation from the nominator that the poet has reviewed the job
description in the California Government Code attached and agrees to the
nomination.
· Three (3) poems by the nominated poet typed on 8 ½" x 11" papers
single-sided.
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*Eligibility*
· Nominations shall be limited to current residents of California.
· Nominees must have lived in California for at least 10 years.
*Deadline*
Nominations must be received via email by the Arts Council and/or postmarked
by 5:00 p.m. *Tuesday, February 1, 2011*. If you have questions please
contact Kristin Margolis at [log in to unmask] (Nominations will not be
accepted if sent to this email).**
All best,
Catherine Daly
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