2026 Ekphrastic Poetry Celebration Reading
Thursday, April 23, 2026
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Chiego Lecture Hall
Free
2026 Ekphrastic Poetry Celebration Reading
Thursday, April 23, 2026
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Chiego Lecture Hall
Free
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The McNay, in partnership with Gemini Ink, will host the celebration of the 2026 National Poetry Month Ekphrastic Poetry Contest. Join us in hearing contest winners read their winning poems. The celebration is open to the public.
More information on the contest: 2026 National Poetry Month Ekphrastic Poetry Contest – Gemini Ink
Guidelines
- San Antonio and South Texas residents may submit up to two (2) poems.
- Each poem can be a max. of 15 lines plus a title.
- Poem must be in PDF format.
- No name or identifying information on poem.
- Only poems written in response to offically selected museum artworks will be considered.
- One form per submission (e.g. If submitting a second poem, simply submit a separate form for 2nd poem).
- Only submissions following these guidelines will be accepted.
- Only winners will be contacted via email. Winning poems will be posted at the museum links shown above and at Gemini Ink Ekphrastic Poetry Contest.
Winners
Poems by contest winners can be found here.
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