Local Government
By West LA Times |
Apr 2, 2024
Santa Monica Public Library has named Anne Carmack as the City of Santa Monica's first Poet Laureate. Carmack, a Santa Monica-based writer and multidisciplinary artist, is known for her work that delves into themes of personal narrative, identity, philosophy, and spirituality through various mediums such as poetry, painting, photography, filmmaking, and storytelling.Mayor Phil Brock expressed his excitement, stating, “We are a place full of vibrant arts and culture and I am thrilled to see Santa Monica have its own poet laureate." He looks forward to the upcoming...