I have the honour of being the inaugural Poet Laureate for the Chilliwack Arts Council. The announcement took place last week.
Here is an excerpt:
The Chilliwack Arts Council is proud to announce the appointment of Taryn Hubbard as Chilliwack’s inaugural Poet Laureate. This milestone marks the launch of the Chilliwack Arts Council’s new Poet Laureate program, a dedicated initiative to raise awareness of the city’s vibrant literary arts community and celebrate the writers who call Chilliwack home.
As part of the role, I will be responsible for writing 4 to 6 poems:
As Poet Laureate, Hubbard will compose four original poems between April 2026 and April 2027, each offering a thoughtful reflection on the issues and observations of her environment and the wider world. The poems will be published and shared through the Chilliwack Arts Council’s website, newsletter, and social media channels, bringing literary art directly to the community.
I am looking forward to this! More to come on the experience…