MenuPiedmont Laureate
Raleigh Arts Commission
Last Modified: October 17,
2012
The Piedmont Laureate Program, co-sponsored by the City of Raleigh Arts Commission, Durham Arts Council, Orange County Arts Commission, United Arts of Raleigh and Wake County, Johnston County Arts Council and the Alamance County Arts Council, has as its primary goal "to promote awareness and heighten appreciation for excellence in the literary arts throughout the Piedmont region."
The Piedmont Laureate is appointed for one year. Each year the program is open to writers creating work in a particular selected literary genre (poetry, novels, plays, etc.). The Laureate's activities include readings, workshops and other public appearances.
The Piedmont Laureate is appointed for one year. Each year the program is open to writers creating work in a particular selected literary genre (poetry, novels, plays, etc.). The Laureate's activities include readings, workshops and other public appearances.
The 2012 Piedmont Laureate is Ian Finley. Currently, the Piedmont Laureate program is accepting applications from authors of children's literature for 2013.
November 2012 - Piedmont Laureate Re-sssues Call for Authors of Children's Literature:
2013 re-opened Call for Writers of Children's Literature
For more information on the program and Piedmont Laureate upcoming appearances, visit www.piedmontlaureate.com.
