Cantor Poetry Prize A project of The Telluride Institute (see other related projects). About A Colorado state poetry contest in memory of Mark Fischer’s wife, the late Elaine Cantor Fischer, who was a revered local political leader, supporter of the arts and painter. This is a Colorado poetry contest open to Colorado writers of all ages writing on any subject, OR to English language writers of any state or country submitting a poem specifically about Colorado. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is USD $10 to $25 (below average to above average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to Colorado writers or those writing about Colorado. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2018 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 April 2027* (approx. 205 days from now) through 31 August 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 125 lines.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Place/Regions: Specific region.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $1,000 for first prize; five $250 prizes for finalists.Submissions:Methods: Online form. Postal. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @telluride_institute For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Cantor Poetry Prize Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy: We have not received any complete reports within the past 12 months. Pending 2 responses are pending (7 min | 37.0 mean avg | 37.0 median | 67 max days waiting | 42.4 std dev) from 2 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $14.00. Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsFischer Cantor Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsFischer Poetry Prize Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 31 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only