 The Gloucester Committee for the Arts
Members:
Judith Hoglander, Chairwoman
Dale Brown, Treasurer
Roger Armstrong Marcia Hart
Pamela Tobey
Advisory Committee: Susan Erony, Artist/Lecturer/Writer
Ronda Faloon, Director, Cape Ann Museum
Christine Lundberg, Film Producer The Committee for the Arts was established by Ordinance No. 112-2000 in November of 2000. The duties of the Committee are: "...to promote the arts, visual, written, performed and spoken, to foster within the community, a knowledge and appreciation of artistic endeavors, commercial or otherwise, to see out private or public assistance by way of donations or grants and to do all appropriate acts that encourage the continuation of artistic endeavors within the city; to establish premises and offices and to spread the fame of local artists and educate the public."
Our Mission
The City of Gloucester has long supported and embraced the arts. The Gloucester Committee for theArts works to further the city's deep cultural heritage and promote its contemporary arts. We are fervently committed to the creation and promotion of great art in a great city.
Through establishing awards and honors recognizing artists and their work.
By encouraging visual public art with an expansion of locations available to public art.
Through commissioning of public art.
By encouraging literary arts and through establishing the position of Poet Laureate.
By encouraging Dance, Theater, and Music.
Through encouraging film and television art and by attracting productions for the artistic and economic benefit of the city.
Through the promotion of a film archive and film festivals.
In the fostering art programs for all children in all Gloucester schools.
By welcoming artists to the community.
By furthering awareness of Gloucester heritage by helping projects created in, by, and about the city.
In advising city officials and agencies on the value of diverse, cultural life for all citizens.
Through maintaining a website to showcase Gloucester internationally.
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
CITY OF GLOUCESTER POET LAUREATE
The City of Gloucester is accepting applications for the post of Poet Laureate.
Deadline for applications: June 1st, 2010
The Poet Laureate is dedicated to building community through poetry and encouraging a love of poetry among people of all ages.
On December 15th, 2009, the Gloucester City Council took final action to adopt ordinance language establishing the post of City of Gloucester Poet Laureate and defining a procedure for selection of an individual to fill the position for a four year term. A copy of that ordinance language is attached to this application package. This Call for Applications initiates the established procedure for selection of the Poet Laureate for a term to begin in July, 2010.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties and responsibilities of the Poet Laureate of Gloucester will depend primarily on the candidate chosen but basically the individual should: advocate for poetry, language and the arts; promote and make all people, of all generations, in all segments of our society more aware of the art of creative writing, particularly in the craft of poetry; assist all poets by increasing the reading, writing and publishing of this art for the greater enjoyment and appreciation of the craft.
The Poet Laureate also is requested to provide a brief annual progress report to the Committee for the Arts.
ELIGIBILITY:
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
Reside in the City of Gloucester for a minimum of four years prior to nomination.
Display a strong commitment to the community.
Be active as a published poet.
Be capable and enthusiastic to fulfill duties.
Note: All candidates are eligible regardless of race, gender, belief, national origin, sexual orientation or physical ability.
TERM OF SERVICE:
The term of service for the Poet Laureate is four years from the date of appointment.
If the Poet Laureate cannot fulfill his/her term, the Laureate Selection Panel shall select a new Poet Laureate to complete the term.
A Poet Laureate may serve multiple terms upon reapplication and approval through the panel process.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Completed and Signed Application Form with required submissions
A Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Resident of Gloucester for four years
Three (3) complete poems of 3 pages or less
NOTE: All entries must be typewritten or word-processed in readable font size. Photocopied poems from publications are acceptable. Any work submitted will not be returned.
Mail or deliver complete application packages to:
Committee for the Arts – Poet Laureate
Mayor’s Office
Gloucester City Hall
9 Dale Avenue
Gloucester, MA
01930
SELECTION PROCESS:
A call for Applications will be distributed through various print and online media.
A Poet Laureate Selection Panel will consist of the Mayor or the Mayor’s representative, a member of City Council or a representative from City Council, two members of the area’s literary community and one member of the Committee for the Arts. This panel will select a finalist and an alternate from among the applicants. This name will be submitted to the Gloucester Committee for the Arts. The recommendation will then be forwarded to the Mayor for approval and recommendation to City Council. During the selection process, the Panel may or may not ask for an interview with the final candidates.
DEADLINE:
Submissions must be received in the Mayor’s office, Gloucester City Hall by June 1st, 2010. Please note: this is not a postmark date.
Applicants will be notified no later than July 15th, 2010...
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY:
All writings, notes, and original materials produced during the tenure of the Poet Laureate shall remain the property of the Poet Laureate
POET LAUREATE OF GLOUCESTER
APPLICATION
Name___________________________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________________
City______________________________________ State_____________ Zip_________
Phone (Day) _________________________Evening____________________________
E-mail____________________________________ Website ______________________
Note: Add additional sheets as necessary for following questions.
1) List any memberships in literary organizations______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2) Publications where your work has appeared__________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3) List Literary Awards and Dates Awarded _____________________________
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4) In 100 words or less, why are you interested in the post of Gloucester’s Poet Laureate and what activities are you interested in helping to organize? In
particular, how would you educate young people and others in the
mechanics, nuances and beauty of the literary arts? _____________________
________________________________________________________________________
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IMPORTANT -
- Please attach (3) complete poems of 3 pages or less, written within the last 10 years. Submissions should be printed in a readable size font. If possible, include a sample having to do with a civic theme or a Gloucester –related theme. Be sure the author’s name is on each attachment.
- Applicant should also include an updated resume not to exceed 2 pages.
DEADLINE AND SUBMISSION:
Applications must be received at Mayor’s office, Gloucester City Hall, no later than June 1st, 2010.
Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
Send or deliver complete application to: Committee for the Arts – Poet Laureate, Mayor’s Office, Gloucester City Hall, 9 Dale Avenue, Gloucester MA 01930
I, ________________________________, authorize my name to stand for nomination for the position of Poet Laureate of Gloucester, MA, and affirm that I have resided in Gloucester for the past four (4) years. I also verify that the representations made in this application are true and complete and that the work samples submitted with my application are my own work.
Applicant’s signature: ____________________________________________________
Date: _______________
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SUGGESTED DUTIES FOR THE GLOUCESTER POET LAUREATE
These are not requirements, but intended to stimulate thought.
The poet laureate may choose to devise his or her own initiatives.
- To raise public awareness of poetry through readings, appearances, workshops, and other public displays of poetry.
- To arrange for poet in the school appearances/readings in middle, junior and senior high schools or other projects to encourage students in the art of poetry.
- To write a monthly poetry column, in which reviews of recent poetry books, individual poems, or other poetry issues are explored.
- To organize poetry workshops at local libraries.
- To create poems for specific occasions.
- To help organize an annual city-wide poetry event.
- To select poems for display in public spaces.
8. To create a poetry contest or activity for seniors
APPLICATIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE SAWYER FREE LIBRARY AND GLOUCESTER CITY HALL
Created on 2005-07-12 19:03:18 by thqt07
Updated on 2010-05-03 23:52:46 by commarts
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