Frontier Poetry Portrait Challenge A project of Frontier Poetry (see other related projects). About Think of that iconic portrait. A painting that’s so familiar it’s become part of our collective memory. Maybe you remember that stern glare. Those silver-rimmed glasses. That tight grip on a pitchfork from the stoic depiction of Midwestern farm life in Grant Wood’s “American Gothic.” Maybe you recall that tilting, mournful gaze in Van Gogh’s “Portrait of Dr. Gachet.” Portraiture is the art of capturing—revealing what emerges when a subject is truly witnessed. Through intentional craft, a poet can render a face, depict a landscape, still a fleeting moment, or make a world come alive on the page.In that vein, Frontier Poetry is excited to announce the Portrait Challenge. For 10 days we’re inviting poetry that paints an image. From that brutish Wuthering Heights-esque pasture to a portrait of a loved one and their buck tooth when they smile. That image of a sinking city landscape or a shared moment between family friends. We want it all. Join us in celebrating the imagistic nature of poetry and capturing who and what a poet sees.Every portrait carries the gaze of the maker. We understand that the act of painting a portrait is not neutral, for neither the artist who paints nor the subject who is painted. For that reason, we warmly welcome submissions from all backgrounds and perspectives. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for historically marginalized groups. The fee range is USD $20 to $149 (average to above average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to people with no more than one full-length published work forthcoming at the time of submission. Submission Caps: They may close to free submissions if they reach their quota. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2024 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown contest frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 11 October 2026* (approx. 11 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Other: See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $500.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. 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