The Poet Laureate Circle
Cathy Hailey, Michelle Garcia (Prince William Poet Laureate 2022-2024), and Alice Mergler
Local Poets and Poets Laureate come together for literary events, including the annual Seefeldt Awards, representing The Poet Laureate Circle.
Cathy Hailey and Alice Mergler organize open mic sessions, workshops, roundtable discussions, and relationship building for poets across Prince William County and the local Mid-Atlantic region to participate and engage the public. Click here to view the history behind The Poet Laureate Circle and past events.
Click here to view upcoming events.
Applications for 2024-2026 Poet Laureate
Calling all Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park Poets:
The Poet Laureate Circle invites you to nominate the next Prince William County Poet Laureate for 2024-2026. Applications will be accepted from April 18 to June 15. Nominations and self-nominations are both accepted.
For more information regarding nomination guidelines and to submit your nomination, click here.