State Poet Laureate
In 2000, Wisconsin established a state poet laureate position, which is currently held by Nicholas Gulig, who was appointed through December, 2024.
City and County Poets Laureate
Milwaukee
In 2025, Shelly Conley was named the poet laureate of Milwaukee through 2026.
Madison
Steven Espada Dawson was named poet laureate of Madison, Wisconsin, in 2024. Dawson will serve a two-year term.
Bayfield
Denise Sweet served as the poet laureate of Bayfield, Wisconsin, through 2023.
Wasau
In 2021, Dawn Anderson was appointed the inaugural poet laureate Wausau, Wisconsin. She will serve a two-year term.
Kenosha and Racine
In 2025, the Kenosha/Racine Poets Laureate Program appointed Nico Moore as the Kenosha poet laureate and both Thomas Carr and Mary Skillings as the co-Racine poets laureate. Each will serve a two-year term.
