Applications for our first-ever city Poet Laureate are officially OPEN! Bridgeport Arts & Cultural Council in partnership the City of Bridgeport Office of Planning & Economic Development, are calling on Bridgeport poets, to step forward and help amplify the voice of our city. This is more than a title, it’s an opportunity to represent Bridgeport through the power of poetry, connect with community, and inspire through your words.

Think you qualify?

Apply now here!

Let your voice be heard. Let your story shape the city!