Ekphrastic Poetry Contest
WHERE ART INSPIRES WORDS
Ekphrastic poetry is a vivid, imaginative response to art, where words bring visual creations to life. Write a poem based on this month’s selected artwork featured in a current BAM gallery exhibit. The winning poems will be displayed alongside the artwork in our Poetry Gallery - Stanza.
Adult Contest
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: November 26, 2025
Write and submit a poem based on your experience of looking at "Autumn" by Erin Baumgartner. This piece is part of the current exhibit on display now in our R Thomas Berner Photography Gallery and part of our annual Holiday Market through December 21st.
Submit Adult Poem
Youth Contest
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: November 26, 2025
Calling all writers ages 14-18
Write and submit a poem based on your experience of looking at "On a Winter's Day" by Brenda Horner. This piece is currently on display as part of our annual Holiday Market during the months of November and December.
Submit Youth Poem