Meet the Connecticut State Troubadour and Poets Laureate

Connecticut’s State Troubadour and Poets Laureate are ambassadors of the arts. These inspiring artists are nominated by Connecticut residents and evaluated by a peer panel and the Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) for their distinction within their fields, portfolios of work, and contributions to the arts community. The COA is committed to building a community that is respectful and responsive to the diverse talents, skills, and abilities of all people.

Connecticut State Troubadour
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Kala Farnham
Kala Farnham
Songwriter and instrumentalist Kala Farnham inspires people with her musical storytelling. Kala has received many awards and was named the 2020 Falcon Ridge Festival Emerging Artist.
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Connecticut State Poet Laureate
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Antoinette Brim-Bell
Antoinette Brim-Bell
Antoinette is a poet, printmaker, and author of These Women You Gave Me, Icarus in Love, and Psalm of the Sunflower.
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Connecticut Youth Poet Laureate
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Mercuri Lam
Mercuri Lam
Mercuri Lam (she/they) is a writer from Texas and Connecticut. Her work has been recognized by Hollins University, Smith College, Connecticut River Review, and more.
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