On March 25, the Office of Arts & Culture, Seattle Public Library, and Seattle City of Literature held the inauguration of Dujie Tahat as the fifth Seattle Civic Poet. The event took place in the City Council Chambers, marking the formal recognition of a role that combines artistic expression with civic engagement, according to the Office of Arts & Culture.
The Civic Poet program, in its tenth year, appointed Tahat for a two-year term. The ceremony, attended by Mayor Bruce Harrell and Director of Arts & Culture Gülgün Kayim, marked the start of Tahat's tenure. The program recognizes poets who contribute to Seattle’s arts scene, with the Civic Poet engaging the community through workshops and presentations that promote literature, as reported by the Office of Arts & Culture.
Dujie Tahat has been appointed as Seattle's new Civic Poet. The role combines arts and community service, and the ceremony was supported by city officials, including Mayor Harrell. Tahat will contribute to Seattle’s cultural landscape through their work as Civic Poet, as stated by the Office of Arts & Culture.
