The following questions are intended to help the sponsors of the Poet Laureate program understand what is most important to poets across the state, whether or not they would ever want to serve in the position. Please answer the survey below as a writer/poet. If you organize poetry events in addition to writing, please also complete our Poet Laureate Program Coordinator survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V5THMTJ

All feedback is anonymous unless you provide us with your contact information at the end of the survey.

Thank you!

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* 1. What do you think the Washington State Poet Laureate’s primary role should be? (Select one)

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* 2. Rank the importance of each of the following qualities for you in the Poet Laureate program.

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* 3. Poets Laureate are asked to complete a special project or workshop series during their terms.

(Past examples include Claudia Castro Luna’s “One River, Many Voices” series and Tod Marshall’s "Washington 129" poetry anthology.)

How significant of a dimension of the Poet Laureate program do you think this special project should be?

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* 4. The State Statue (RCW 43.46.081) authorizing the program requires that a committee convened by ArtsWA/Washington State Arts Commission appoint the Laureate with the Governor's approval.  Given those constraints, what do you think the most effective method would be for the committee to select a Laureate?

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* 5. What are the best qualities of the Poet Laureate program as it is currently structured?

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* 6. How would you like to see the Poet Laureate program improved or changed?

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* 7. Would you ever be interested in serving as the Washington State Poet Laureate? Please explain why or why not.

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* 8. Are there other thoughts or ideas about the Washington State Poet Laureate Program that you would like to share?

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* 9. Would you be interested in talking more extensively about your feedback and ideas? If so, please provide your name and contact information (otherwise your feedback will be anonymous).

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