The City of Lewisville is proud to have a Poet Laureate program that contributes to the arts through poetry in addition to the performance and visual arts programs the City offers. Through this program several poems are commissioned by the City each year, usually in celebration of something special such as the anniversary or "Birthday" of the City (celebrated in January), dedication of a new piece of public art, or dedication of a new building, but works could also be for another special request or idea of a poem suggested by the Poet Laureate. The Poet Laureate also will help staff in planning and executing special educational programs such as live poetry readings or other efforts.

The City of Lewisville will be announcing its new Poet Laureate for the 2024-2026 term soon.

Learn more about Lewisville's former Poet Laureates, Yoonsoo Nam (2021-2023) and J. Paul Holcomb (2014-2020).

For more information on the Poet Laureate program program contact Denise Helbing, Arts Center Manager, Lewisville Grand Theater.

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