Youth Poet Laureate program for 2027
Summary
The commission wants to create a Poet Laureate program focused on youth — roughly middle school through high school — with one-year terms, mentorship from area colleges, and public recitations. Staff will bring back an outline at a future meeting.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Not yet determined — a stipend and program costs would need to be worked into the outline.
Young poets in Moorhead schools and the broader community that would see their work.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Art & Culture Commission - Oct 19, 2026
The city is building a Youth Poet Laureate program for grades 6-12, with applications opening in January 2027. Commissioners want judging focused on the quality of the poems themselves rather than the student's background.
Art & Culture Commission - Sep 21, 2026
Staff proposed a Youth Poet Laureate program for 2027 — grades 6-12, two-year terms, three poems a year and a public recital. Commissioners pushed back on the term length, the required recommendation letter, and who reviews the entries; a revised draft returns in October or November.
Art & Culture Commission - Aug 17, 2026
The commission wants to create a Poet Laureate program focused on youth — roughly middle school through high school — with one-year terms, mentorship from area colleges, and public recitations. Staff will bring back an outline at a future meeting.
Art & Culture Commission - Mar 16, 2026
A resident proposed Moorhead create a youth poet laureate program for writers ages 13 to 20, run by the commission with volunteer scoring, at essentially no cost. Commissioners liked the idea and asked staff to explore logistics and bring it back for a future decision.
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