Nevada Humanities is proud to partner with the Nevada Arts Council for this event.

Join us for a special afternoon featuring state poets laureate from cities and rural communities across the West. Whether you are a lifelong reader of poetry or simply curious, this is a rare opportunity to:

• Hear poetry from nine distinguished Western state poets laureate and writers;

• Participate in a Q&A; and

• Reflect and connect in a shared afternoon of poetry shaped by diverse voices and perspectives.

What is a poet laureate?
A poet laureate is a poet who is officially appointed to represent poetry for a community, region, or country. Hosted by the Nevada Arts Council and Nevada Poet Laureate Shaun Griffin, this gathering brings together poets laureate and writers from nine Western states.

This event is free and open to the public. Please visit the Nevada Arts Council’s website for more information about this event.