PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 24, 2025
Contact: Dana Whipkey
grantsandprojects@hocoarts.org
(410) 313-2787
Howard County Arts Council is Seeking Applicants for the 2025-2026 Howard County Youth Poet Laureate!
ELLICOTT CITY, MD – In October 2023, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced the establishment of the position of Howard County Youth Poet Laureate to amplify the power of youth expression, celebrate community, and promote literary arts in Howard County. The Howard County Arts Council administers this program in partnership with Howard County Poetry & Literature Society (HoCoPoLitSo).
The Youth Poet Laureate will act as an ambassador for literacy, arts, and youth expression. They will demonstrate a passion for poetry and its power to connect our communities through local public readings and participation in civic events. Along with the official title, the Youth Poet Laureate will serve from August 2025 through June 2026 and will receive an honorarium of $500 paid in two equal installments of $250 at the beginning and end of their term.
Full guidelines and the application can be found at hocoarts.org/grants. Applications are due April 24.