Overview

The honorary position of Connecticut Poet Laureate was established in 1985 by the State of Connecticut. As the state's representative poet, the Poet Laureate serves as an advocate for poetry and promotes the appreciation of — and participation in — poetry and literary arts activities among Connecticut citizens. 

The current (2022 - 2025) Poet Laureate is Antoinette Brim-Bell. We invite you to learn more about Antoinette Brim-Bell here.

Review the Program Guidelines at the following pages:

• Eligibility
• Nomination Process - COA is not accepting nominations at this time.
• Application Process
• Timeline & Requirements
• Review Process

For information or if you have questions, contact Tamara Dimitri by email at tamara.dimitri@ct.gov.

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