The City of Winona Fine Arts Commission has announced that James Armstrong, an assistant professor at Winona State University, has been named Winona Poet Laureate. There will be a reception honoring Armstrong at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 22, at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. At the reception, Armstrong will be awarded a crown of laurels, and receive a plaque.
Through his position, Armstrong will promote poetry through teaching, writing newspaper columns, and incorporating poetry into community events. The Winona Poet Laureate is a two-year position with a $1,200 stipend.
