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St. Albert Poet Laureate Appointment *TIME SPECIFIC - 1:05 p.m.*
Presented by: Kathleen Bell, Community Cultural Coordinator, Community Services
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RECOMMENDED MOTION(S)
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That Arienette Zak be named St. Albert's Poet Laureate for a two-year term commencing April 2024 and ending March 2026.
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
In accordance with City Policy C-CAO-24, St. Albert Poet Laureate, this report provides the recommendation from the Poet Laureate selection panel, as appointed per the CEO of the St. Albert Public Library.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
In March, a Poet Laureate selection panel was convened by the St. Albert Public Library.
The selection panel consisted of the following members:
* one Arts Development Advisory Committee member
* one member of St. Albert Public Library staff
* one representative from the literary community (poets and writers).
The selection panel was organized and monitored by a St. Albert Public Library representative.
Nominees were assessed on the following criteria:
1. Clear and innovative ideas regarding the vision for the position of Poet
Laureate
2. Demonstrated an ability to engage and inspire the St. Albert community
3. Ease and skill at presenting and performing work to the public
4. A body of literary work of superior artistic merit.
The selection panel recommends that the following person be named the St. Albert Poet Laureate for a two-year term commencing April 2024 and ending March 2026:
Arienette Zak
STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS OR ENGAGEMENT
Distributed information to the public via:
* City Lights
* St. Albert Public Library Website
* Social media platforms
* Direct communication with literary and arts organizations
IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION(S)
Financial:
The Poet Laureate will receive funding in April of 2024 and April of 2025 ($1000 has been allocated for 2024). These funds will come from the existing Community Services operatin...
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