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: July 22, 2026
Write and submit a poem based on your experience of looking at "Where Dreams Gather" by Marica Tacconi. This piece is part of the current exhibit on display now in our Paulette Lorraine Berner Community Gallery through July 26th.
Submit Adult Poem
Youth Contest
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: July 22, 2026
Calling all writers under 18
Write and submit a poem based on your experience of looking at "A Fish Called Wonder" by Marica Tacconi. This piece is part of the current exhibit on display now in our Paulette Lorraine Berner Community Gallery through July 26th.
Submit Youth Poem