Poet Laureate of Washington
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This article is about the state poet laureate. For the Poet Laureate of Washington, D.C., see Poet Laureate of the District of Columbia.
The Poet Laureate of Washington is a poet designated by the government of the US state of Washington to promote poetry generally, and Washington poetry specifically, within the state. The office of Poet Laureate of Washington was established by an act of the Washington State Legislature in 2007.
Quick Facts Nominator, Appointer ...
Poet Laureate of Washington | |
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Incumbent Arianne True | |
Nominator | Washington Arts Commission |
Appointer | Governor of Washington |
Term length | two years |
Constituting instrument | Revised Code of Washington |
Formation | 2007 |
First holder | Samuel Green |
Salary | $20,000 |
Website | wapoetlaureate |
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