Kentucky Poet Laureate

2027–2028 Kentucky Poet Laureate Nominations Open

The Kentucky Arts Council is now accepting nominations for the 2027-2028 Kentucky Poet Laureate, a literary ambassador appointed by the Governor to promote the power of the written word across the commonwealth.  Selected for a two-year term through a public nomination process coordinated by the Kentucky Arts Council, the Kentucky Poet Laureate represents the rich literary traditions of Kentucky. While the … Continued