Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Mass Cultural Council and Mass Humanities today announced that Massachusetts is now accepting applications to fill the role of Poet Laureate of Massachusetts.

More information can be found in the link provided https://massculturalcouncil.org/blog/apply-to-become-massachusetts-first-poet-laureate/

The Poet Laureate application deadline is April 10, 2025. The Nominating Committee will review applications and refer two candidates to the Governor for her decision. The Poet Laureate is expected to be named by Governor Healey in late May/early June.