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Call For Applications for the Veronica Patterson
Loveland Poet Laureate 2027-2029

The Veronica Patterson Loveland Poet Laureate (VPLPL) Program is seeking candidates for the next Poet Laureate of Loveland. This person will take up the charge initiated by our initial Poet Laureate, Veronica Patterson, and carried forward by the 2nd and 3rd Poet Laureates: Lynn Kincanon and Beth Lechleitner.

Veronica Patterson
Loveland Poet Laureate, 2020-22

TImeline

  • Applications Due: February 1, 2027, 5 p.m. MST
  • Interviews: Feb 22-26, 2027
  • Announcement of Selection: To VPLPL Board, Cultural Services on March 1, 2027
  • Public Press Release: March 15, 2027
  • City Council Proclamation: April 6, or 20th, 2027, 5:30pm (1/2 hour before Council Meeting commences)

 

Applicant Requirements

The position will begin in April 2027 and run through March of 2029. 
Any applicant must be

  • A published poet of individual poems or collections (including self-published)
  • A willing ambassador of poetry in the Loveland community and beyond from April 2027 through March 2029
  • Experienced in public poetry readings and presentations
  • Capable of leading the Loveland Poet Laureate program,
  • Serving on the board of directors
  • A resident of Larimer County with strong ties to Loveland
  • At least 18 years old
  • Willing to submit to a background check if chosen for Poet Laureate

Criteria for Selection

The selection of the VPLPL will be based on artistic excellence and a demonstrated history of community services particularly in the advancement of poetry.

Application Document for Download

Applications Due: February 1, 2027, 5 p.m. MST

  • Download the Word document and fill out the fields. 
  • Submit to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
  • Prepare this information in the same document you submit:
    • Completed VPLPL application
    • A resume including a list of local, regional, or national activities in the poetry community, a list of publications (may be self-published), a list of readings and or performances. (Optional): Supply a link to any one performance video (applicant’s live poetry reading).
    • Names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references familiar with the candidate’s writing and presentation skills
    • Up to 5 poems written by the applicant
Download Application

City of Loveland Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Loveland Poet Laureate is not an employee of the City of Loveland, but the VPLPL program complies with the City’s non-discrimination policy, below.

It is the policy of the City of Loveland to provide equal services, programs and activities without regard to race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation and without regard to the exercise of rights guaranteed by state or federal law. It is the policy of the City of Loveland to provide language access services at no charge to populations of persons with limited English proficiency (LEP) and persons with a disability who are served by the City. For more information on non-discrimination or for translation assistance, please contact the City’s Title VI Coordinator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 970-962-2372. The City will make reasonable accommodations for citizens in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For more information on ADA or accommodations, please contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 970-962-3319.

La política de la Ciudad de Loveland es proveer servicios, programas y actividades iguales sin importar la raza, color, origen nacional, credo, religión, sexo, discapacidad, edad, o orientación sexual y sin importar el uso de los derechos garantizados por la ley estatal o federal. La política de la Ciudad de Loveland es proveer servicios gratis de acceso de lenguaje a la población de personas con dominio limitado del inglés (LEP, por sus iniciales en inglés) y a las personas con discapacidades quienes reciben servicios de la ciudad. Si desea recibir más información en contra de la discriminación o si desea ayuda de traducción, por favor comuníquese con el Coordinador del Título VI de la Ciudad en This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. o al 970-962-2372. La Ciudad hará acomodaciones razonables para los ciudadanos de acuerdo con la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA, por sus iniciales en inglés). Si desea más información acerca de la ADA o acerca de las acomodaciones, por favor comuníquese con el Coordinador de ADA de la Ciudad en This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. o al 970-962-3319.