The Royal Oak Artist Laureate program is designed to acknowledge and recognize the work and contributions for a local artist. The selected artist will receive a stipend and a year's commitment for exposure and public community support for the work they do. In turn, the artist will be expected to represent the creative community at community events and complete a public art project.  The program will provide the community-at-large new art to enjoy, greater exposure to the impact of art and artistic expression in the community, and inspiration for their own creative endeavors.The City of Royal Oak remains steadfast in its support for encouraging art and culture within the community and this is another opportunity for the city to partner with the arts community.Artists of ALL disciplines (poetry, visual art, performance art, metal working, and so many others) are encouraged to apply. To qualify, the artist must be a Royal Oak resident.