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.
Poets everywhere are invited - submissions are open worldwide.
Adult Contest
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: June 24, 2026
Write and submit a poem based on your experience of looking at "Two Blossoms" by Taylor Moon Castagnari. This piece is part of the current exhibit on display now in our Special Exhibitions Gallery through June 28th.
Submit Adult Poem
Youth Contest
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: June 24, 2026
Calling all writers under 18
Write and submit a poem based on your experience of looking at "Seven Stars Tree" by Stacie Bird. This piece is part of the current exhibit on display now in our R Thomas Berner Gallery.
Submit Youth Poem