Did you know Redmond has a Poet Laureate Program?
For more than a decade, this program has helped to build a more literate and understanding community through poetry and the literary arts by broadening the awareness of poetry and expressing the spirit of Redmond.
Redmond Poet Laureates:
Laura Da' | Present
Raúl Sanchez | 2020 to 2021
Melanie Noel | 2017 to 2019
Shin Yu Pai | 2015 to 2017
Michael Dylan Welch | 2013 to 2015
Jeannine Hall Gailey | 2012 to 2013
Rebecca Meredith | 2010 to 2012
Each poet brings a unique perspective to this role, which allows them to engage with Redmond's history in new and interesting ways!
Rebecca Meredith
Rebecca Meredith, Redmond's first poet laureate (2010-2012), worked in cooperation with the Redmond Arts Commission, the Redmond Historical Society, and the Redmond Library to produce a poetry anthology celebrating the city's centennial. This book, 10x10, asks artists to respond to 10 historical photos, depicting a moment in Redmond's history.
Raúl Sanchez
Redmond Poet Laureate Raul Sanchez (2020-2021) recorded a video for the Redmond Historical Society, reflecting on what he loves most about Redmond and it's vibrant community.
Shin Yu Pai
The Redmond Historical Society also worked with Redmond Poet Laureate Shin Yu Pai (2015-2017) to provide historic images for her exhibit, “Animating Archives: Contemporary Chlorophyll Prints."
This project recreated a series of images of our town and its residents as chlorophyll prints on leaves that were harvested in Redmond.