Over the weekend I became aware of the Poetry Center of Chicago’s call for submissions “Poets Look at Paintings” so I thought I’d share that info with you.
What is sought are ekphrastic poems — deadline is September 21. If your work is chosen you will be expected to read on November 18 when the Poetry Center will host a reading event. In 1974 “Poets Look at Paintings” was the Poetry Center’s first-ever live event. The event this fall will revive the original concept: based in ekphrasis, poets perform original poems rooted in visual art in some way, whether that be in response to a piece, in narration, in action, in reflection, etc.
It’s good to know also that previously published work can be submitted.
Here is the link to the guidelines.
To help you (maybe), I am sharing some details from paintings I recently saw at the Art Institute of Chicago.
One more thing, I learned about the call from Chicago Artists Resource, which is a great resource.
Peace, love, and solace
