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Westchester County Poet Laureate

ARTSWESTCHESTER INC

Funding Amount

$10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Westchester County Poet Laureate

Funder: ArtsWestchester in partnership with Westchester County Executive

Status: Current cycle (2024-2026) closed. Next application period: Late 2026

Geographic Scope: Westchester County, NY

Focus Areas: Poetry; recognition of poetic excellence

Award Details:

  • Position: Three-year term as Westchester County Poet Laureate

  • Honorarium: $10,000 per year of the appointment

  • Total potential award: $30,000 over three-year term
  • Current Laureate: Phylisha Villanueva of Yonkers (2024-2026), announced by County Executive George Latimer in partnership with ArtsWestchester. Villanueva was selected from 14 applicants and succeeded poet B.K. Fischer.

    Funding Source: Honorarium made possible with funds from Westchester County

    Contact Information: Reference ArtsWestchester at (914) 428-4220 or 31 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, NY

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Application cycle next opens: Late 2026
    • Sample guidelines available to review
    • Submit application during designated application period
    • Specific application procedures and requirements available in official guidelines

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    artscreative-writing

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