Poet of Fryslân writes poem for ‘Bosk’ by Arcadia

14/06/2022

‘Wanderer’ is the latest poem by Sigrid Kingma as the Poet of Fryslân. Also available today in the Friesch Dagblad, the Leeuwarder Courant and on the website of Omrop Fryslân.

The Poet of Fryslân, Sigrid Kingma: ‘Project Bosk is a fairytale-like experience. The walking trees in Leeuwarden have a special effect on passers-by. People settle there like birds and whistle on to their work or appointment. Poetry has to be part of Bosk.’

On Thursday 7 July, the Poet of Fryslân will read the poem ‘Wanderer’ together with poets from the poets collective RIXT and Dichter Bij Leeuwarden on the Boskpodium in Obe, Leeuwarden.

Arjan Hut will continue in his role as Poet Laureate of Fryslân through 2026

23/10/2025

Arjan Hut will continue in his role as Poet Laureate of Fryslân through 2026. Earlier this year, the Provincial Council of Fryslân approved the extension of his appointment. Consequently, Hut, who was officially designated as Poet Laureate of Fryslân in 2023, will be able to continue his work and projects as the province’s poetic ambassador for one additional year. Among other activities, he will open a walking exhibition he has curated at the literature festival Meet Me at the Lighthouse in November, featuring unique book covers from Frisian poetry collections.

‘Not on Us’ is the latest poem by Arjan Hut as Poet Laureate of Fryslân

23/10/2025

‘Not on Us’ is the latest poem by Arjan Hut as Poet of Fryslân. Today it can also be read in the Friesch Dagblad, the Leeuwarder Courant, and on the website of Omrop Fryslân.