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: April 22, 2026
Write and submit a poem based on your experience of looking at "Shagbark Hickory Leaf Buds Carya Avata" by Jennifer Tucker. This piece is part of the current exhibit on display now in our R Thomas Berner Community Gallery through April 26.
Submit Adult Poem
Youth Contest
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: April 22, 2026
Calling all writers under 18
Write and submit a poem based on your experience of looking at "Egret Lovers" by Elody Gyekis. This piece is part of the current exhibit on display now in our Paulette Lorraine Berner Community Gallery.
Submit Youth Poem