Entry Requirements

• All poems must be in ekphrastic style, contained to one standard page. Do not include blank pages. Please submit poetry in PDF format ONLY.

• Please name the file using the following syntax:
  “name of poem”_“last name”_“first name”.pdf
  Example: blue-sky_lent_ed.pdf

• Font: Helvetica, size 12 to 18, adjusted for size of poem.

• Please put your name, the title of your poem, and a credit to the original work at the top right header of the page.

• Example of header format:

  • Name/Poet

  • TITLE OF POEM

  • Based on the painting “[Painting Name]” by [Artist Name]

• Once poems are submitted no edits or corrections can be made.

Submission Deadline

Thursday, September 13, 2024, by noon.

Entry Fee

• Guilford Art League members: Free

• Guilford Art League nonmembers: $10 for up to four poems

Note: Unpaid submissions will be excluded from the exhibition.

Payment Methods

• Checks payable to: Guilford Art League

• Venmo: @Edward-Lent-1

• Address for checks: Ed Lent, 45 Shaker Court, Guilford, CT 06437

See full event details here.