Cumberland County NC MUNIS #806

Poet in Residence RFP at Cumberland County Public Library

Cumberland County Public Library in North Carolina is seeking proposals for a Poet in Residence as part of its Creative Collaborations initiative. - Government Buyer: - Cumberland County Public Library, West Regional Library - Contact: Danielle Ellis - Services Requested: - Poet in Residence Program (8-month residency) - Planning phase (Nov-Dec) - Delivery of two public library poetry workshops - Delivery of one high school poetry workshop - Presentation of an original poem at the Board of Commissioners meeting - Community engagement through written, spoken, and performance poetry - Focus on accessibility and creativity for diverse audiences - Compensation: - $3,000 stipend for the residency - Requirements: - Submission of qualifications, poetry portfolio, and experience in teaching/community programs - Proposal for residency creative project and educational programming - Compliance with state laws (Iran Divestment Act, E-Verify, divestment from companies that boycott Israel) - Ownership of work produced and project schedule defined in contract - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified; opportunity is open to qualified individuals or organizations with relevant poetry and community engagement experience.

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Poet in Residence at the Cumberland County Public Library (CCPL). The scope includes creative collaborations and community engagement through poetry, with requirements for qualifications, poetry portfolio, experience teaching and leading community programs, and proposals for residency creative projects and educational programming. The contract includes terms such as compensation, project schedule, and ownership. Proposals are due by September 30, 2026, and inquiries are directed to Danielle Ellis, Special Project Liaison.

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