2026 Ekphrastic Poetry Winners

In celebration of National Poetry Month, we partnered with Gemini Ink, local poets, and other art institutions to invite you to write a poem inspired by an artwork from our Collection. Submit a poem written in response to Victoria by Philip Grausman, an evocative sculpture from our collection. The winning poems will be shared online in April to celebrate National Poetry month. The winners will also be invited to read at a celebratory reading by winning poets to be held at the McNay on April 23, 2026.