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{"id":2516,"date":"2021-05-23T09:45:22","date_gmt":"2021-05-23T09:45:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lonestar.a1professionals.net\/?p=2516"},"modified":"2021-05-23T09:58:59","modified_gmt":"2021-05-23T09:58:59","slug":"cyrus-cassells-lupe-mendez-named-new-texas-poets-laureate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lonestar.a1professionals.net\/?p=2516&lang=ar","title":{"rendered":"Cyrus Cassells, Lupe Mendez Named New Texas Poets Laureate"},"content":{"rendered":"

News brief on new poets laureate<\/p>\n

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The Texas State Legislature began making appointments on May 18 to the positions of state poet laureate, state musician, state two-dimensional artist, and state three-dimensional artist. The positions, created by SB 1043 of the 77th Legislature, are filled for one-year terms. The eight appointees for 2021 and 2022 were selected by a legislative-appointed committee for the exceptional quality of their work and for their outstanding commitment to the arts in Texas.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The 2021<\/strong> appointees include Texas Poet Laureate Cyrus Cassells<\/strong> of Austin, Texas State Musician Leon Bridges of Fort Worth, Texas State Two-Dimensional Artist Annette Lawrence of Denton, and Texas State Three-Dimensional Artist Jennifer Ling Datchuk of San Antonio. The 2022 appointees include Texas Poet Laureate <\/span><\/span><\/span>Lupe Mendez<\/span><\/span><\/strong> <\/a><\/span>of Houston, Texas State Musician Eva Ybarra of San Antonio, Texas State Two-Dimensional Artist Celia \u00c1lvarez Mu\u00f1oz of Arlington, and Texas State Three-Dimensional Artist Jesse Lott of Houston. Detailed biographical information on each of the artists is available on the TCA website at <\/span><\/span><\/span>www.arts.texas.gov\/stateartist<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span>. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe great talents of the 2021-2022 State Artists, along with all of those who were nominated, help contribute to a distinctive cultural identity that makes Texas a great place to live, work, and visit,\u201d said State Representative Ken King, chairman of the House Committee on Culture, Recreation, and Tourism. \u201cIt is important that we celebrate the distinguished career achievements of these artists which have enhanced the lives of so many.\u201d <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThese artists have made a huge impact in the arts and in the lives of Texans,\u201d Senator Kel Seliger said. \u201cTheir works inspire others and enhance the creative spirit in us all. Texas heritage stands out because of our unique and exceptional artists who encourage dialogue, add beauty to humanity, and build bridges throughout communities.\u201d <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Each State Artist reflects the state\u2019s diversity and high-quality artistic offerings. Nominees must be native Texans or have resided in the state for at least five years. They must have attained the highest levels of excellence and success in their respective disciplines and earned a statewide, regional or national reputation for their high caliber work. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cIn honoring these individuals, we bring attention to the important role the arts play in shaping Texas\u2019 cultural landscape,\u201d said Gary Gibbs, executive director for the Texas Commission on the Arts. \u201cThese Texas State Artists are the best of the best. Their work defines our character of place and reflects the distinctive qualities that make Texas unique.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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