San Antonio Poet Laureate Investiture Ceremony
San Antonio Poet Laureate Investiture Ceremony
Established in 2012, the San Antonio Poet Laureate program exists to cultivate greater appreciation and understanding of poetry, enhance local literacy initiatives, and provide an opportunity to preserve and express our culture through the written and spoken word. Join the Department of Arts and Culture as the newest Poet Laureate is honored at this Investiture Ceremony.
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San Antonio Poet Laureate Investiture Ceremony
The City of San Antonio's Department of Arts and Culture are happy to announce the appointment of the 2024 - 2027 San Antonio Poet Laureate, Mr. Eduardo "Eddie" Vega. Known as the "Taco-Poet", Eddie has become the spokesman for our most ancient of food traditions, showing us the infinite beauty of the everyday, the powerful brilliance of abuela’s cooking, shared joyously with our urban collective for centuries. He is an educator, mentor, and example, leading students down the path of poetry.
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