Chapel Hill Poet Laureate

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About the program

The mission of the Chapel Hill Poet Laureate is to inspire creativity and celebrate community through poetry, public programs, and shared poetry experiences. The Poet Laureate carries out this mission by being an ambassador for poetry, by fostering connections to the poetry community, and by enhancing the social and civic life of the Chapel Hill community. This position is paid $6,000 total for a two-year term.

Meet the poets

Donovan Livingston

2025-2026

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Cortland Gilliam

2023-2024

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CJ Suitt

2020-2022

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