Mendocino County Poet Laureate Program
![Mendocino County Poet Laureate Devreaux Baker, with Mendocino County Youth Poet Laureate Frej Barty](https://mendocinopoetlaureate.mymcn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Cobalt-Gallery-Fort-Bragg-Devreaux-Baker-Mendocino-County-Poet-Laureate-Frej-Barty-Youth-Poet-Laureate-Mendocino-County-225x300.jpg)
Mission Statement
Mendocino County Poet Laureate Program advocates for the art of poetry across the county through the establishment of a rotating laureate position and other cultural projects to educate and inspire all of our citizens about the value and joy of creative literary expression.
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