The Poet Laureate program of the City of Santa Fe Arts Commission, established in 2005, strives to promote a meaningful poetic presence as part of the diverse cultural fabric of our city.

Through the program, the City seeks to: 

• Enhance the literary arts presence in Santa Fe. 
• Create a focal point for the expression of Santa Fe’s culture through the literary arts. 
• Contribute to the continued growth of the individual Poet Laureate. 
• Raise awareness of the power of poetry and the spoken word. 
• Celebrate the spirit of the people and special qualities of our city. 
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration through the literary arts 
• Create a unique program that will become a model for other cities. 
• Build a body of work that commemorates the life of our city.

Visit "Current Poet Laureate Events" for a listing of upcoming programs of current Poet Laureate, Joan Logghe.

The Poet Laureate is an honorary position given to a poet who has established a significant literary reputation, demonstrates a commitment to and passion for poetry, and embraces the opportunity to engage in civic discourse.

The duties of the Poet Laureate of Santa Fe include:

• Public appearances at City-sponsored events
• Implementing an educational outreach initiative for the community
• Authoring a written reflection to serve as an historical record of the Poet Laureate’s tenure.

An endowment to provide ongoing support for the Poet Laureate Program is maintained with the Santa Fe Community Foundation . 

Donations in any amount may be made through the Santa Fe Community Foundation's website, www.santafecf.org.  Click "Give Now" and be sure to specify Santa Fe Literary Education Fund for "Other Fund". 

Contributions may also be made directly to the Foundation by sending checks made payable to: 

Santa Fe Poet Laureate Program
Santa Fe Community Foundation
P.O. Box 909
Santa Fe, NM 87504-0909

Or, contact the Foundation at (505) 988-9715.
 

The Arts Commission would like to thank The Palace Press, the Santa Fe Community Foundation - Santa Fe Literary Education Designated Fund and other generous individual donors for their support of the Poet Laureate Program.