 | Poet LaureateEdmonton’s Poet Laureate serves as an ambassador for the literary arts by incorporating poetry into a range of official and informal city activities. |
Historically, a Poet Laureate served as the official chronicler of state events and occasions. More currently, the role of a Poet Laureate is to reflect the life of a city through readings of poetry.
The creation of this position confirms the city's support for the arts in general, and for the literary arts in particular.
Roland Pemberton is Edmonton's third Poet Laureate. His term runs from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2011. You can learn more about the Poet Laureate at the Poet Laureate website.
Edmonton's Poet Laureate program is a partnership between the Edmonton Arts Council, Edmonton Public Library and the City of Edmonton.
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