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: November 25, 2026
Write and submit a poem based on your experience of looking at "Shadow Dance" by R Thomas Berner. This piece is part of the 2026 Holiday Market and can be viewed in our Special Exhibition Gallery.
Submit Adult Poem
Youth Contest
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: November 25, 2026
Calling all writers under 18
Write and submit a poem based on your experience of looking at "Bumblebee and Sunflower" by Stephanie Koller. This piece is part of the current 2026 Holiday Market and can be viewed in our Sieg Gallery.