Point Arena opens applications for local poet laureate

MENDOCINO Co., 2/23/21 — Point Arena, Mendocino County’s smallest city, is searching for a local poet to serve as the poet laureate and help support literary arts in the south coast municipality. The poet laureate is an honorary position open to residents who live within 13 miles of Point Arena city limits, and applications are open until April 15. They will be expected to “compose poems for special events and occasions and create events such as poetry contests, writing workshops and lectures, and public readings,” according to the city announcement.

Here’s the press release from the City of Point Arena with information about how to apply: