Poet Laureate

It’s official! Cortland County Digs Poetry!
Inauguration and Performance of Cortland County’s First Poet Laureate
April 2 at 7:00pm
Center for the Arts of Homer

Featuring Phil Asaph with special guests Beth MacRae, Frank Kelly, and Jack Carr

Poetry is cool. Poetry is fun. No admission fee but donation appreciated to support the poet laureate program!

A man with a shaved head and glasses wearing a black shirt stands outdoors, with a blurred waterfall and greenery in the background.It’s official Cortland County Legislature made history by appointing Phillip Asaph as the first-ever Poet Laureate of Cortland County.

Selected following a countywide process, Mr. Asaph will serve as an ambassador for poetry and literary arts, helping to promote creativity, education, and cultural engagement throughout our community. The Poet Laureate will participate in public readings, civic events, and educational opportunities across Cortland County.