Albuquerque Poet
Laureate Program (APLP)
Mission
Statement
The
Albuquerque Poet Laureate Program (APLP) celebrates the
diversity of poetry in Albuquerque by offering a resident poet
to make meaningful connections, honor and serve the community,
elevate the importance of the art form, and share poetry with
Albuquerque residents.
Dear Albuquerque,
The APLP Project
Team began by developing expectations for the position of poet laureate and the
qualifications we thought would best serve our Mission Statement. These have been determined
by researching poet
laureate programs in cities and states around the country, but
moreover have come from direct dialogue with Duke City
residents.
The team interviewed a number of poets
and community organizers in the Albuquerque area by phone and in
person including the Albuquerque Slam Poet Laureate,
founders of organizations like Local Poets Guild and presidents
of the New Mexico State Poetry Society (to name a very
few). From Hip Hop to Academia—we listened. As well, we sent
out a survey to residents
representing a
variety of genres and interests that we thought would provide a
broad range of responses. And Wow, did we get what we asked for!
Immediately
we saw that pleasing everyone, though a worthy goal, was just
not going to happen. So
with respect for a wide range of interests and needs we
continued over the summer of 2011 to further develop the
application and selection processes. Please
select a link on the sidebar to explore the Albuquerque Poet
Laureate Program, and thanks for taking an interest in this
community enhancing endeavor.
—APLP Project Team
View headings
under Program on the right for all the information.
