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Capture South Tees Moments in Verse
4 Jun
Summary
- South Tees is searching for its first Poet Laureate.
- The role involves writing eight poems annually for two years.
- The laureate will receive £12,000 and perform at public events.
A search is underway to appoint the first Poet Laureate for the South Tees region. This prestigious two-year role will require the selected individual to capture significant local moments in poetry, composing roughly eight original poems annually. These works will aim to reflect the spirit and community of Middlesbrough, Redcar, and Cleveland.
The successful applicant will be responsible for performing their poems at public events and contributing to a community poetry project. This position offers a fee of £12,000 over the two-year term. Prospective candidates must submit two poems as part of their application, with one poem needing to engage with the history, heritage, geography, culture, or social concerns of the South Tees area.
Applications for this unique opportunity are due by August 3, with the announcement of the first South Tees Poet Laureate scheduled for October. The organizers are seeking individuals with a strong connection to the area who feel they have something meaningful to express through their writing.
