The City of Auburn Poet Laureate program recognizes and honors a citizen poet of exceptional talent and accomplishment. The Poet Laureate also encourages appreciation of poetry and literary life in Auburn, Washington. The Auburn Arts Commission consider applications and will forward recommendations to the Mayor for final selection and appointment. The term of service for the next Poet Laureate will be three years, beginning in the January of 2018. Please visit Auburn Call to Artists for more information, or to apply.