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: December 24, 2025
Write and submit a poem based on your experience of looking at "Snow Globe" by Ashley Calvo. This piece is part of the current exhibit on display now in our Special Exhibition Gallery and part of our annual Holiday Market through December 21st.
Submit Adult Poem
Youth Contest
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: December 24, 2025
Calling all writers ages 14-18
Write and submit a poem based on your experience of looking at "Winter Evening" by Joanne Juhl. This piece is part of the current exhibit on display now in our Special Exhibition Gallery and part of our annual Holiday Market through December 21st.