Rattle Ekphrastic Challenge A project of Rattle (see other related projects). About There's a long tradition of poetry responding to art (and vice versa), and we thought it would be fun to post these challenges. Every month we will post an image on our Ekphrastic Challenge page. Poets will then have one month to write a poem in response to that specific image. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Rattle. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 12 x per year AI Policy Human-created work preferred, but limited AI use may be permitted in some circumstances (see their site for details) Statistics Synopsis FasterRattle Ekphrastic Challenge's overall average response time is faster than most contests. More ChallengingRattle Ekphrastic Challenge's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveRattle Ekphrastic Challenge's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Open Rolling Submissions:Next cutoff date is 30 September 2026* (approx. 29 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Visual Arts: Ekphrasis. Other: May vary.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $100.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.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 @rattlemagazineX (Twitter) @RattlePoetry Support this Publisher: Donate on PayPal Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Rattle Ekphrastic Challenge 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. This project ranks among the 25 Most Challenging Poetry Publishers in our database. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 101 reports from 58 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 16 min | 25.5 mean avg | 24.0 median | 47 max days (32.9 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 0.99 % of submissions accepted (26.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 1.72 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 99.01 % (25.4 avg. days per rejection) | 3.0 % personal, 73.0 % form, 24.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 8 responses are pending (4 min | 41.9 mean avg | 13.0 median | 155 max days waiting | 729.5 std dev) from 7 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 30 days. (25.7 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 30 days.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 24 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 02 Sep 2026 02:21 UTC (1 hour, 50 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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 ProjectsPoets RespondRattleRattle Chapbook Prize Charges fees for all submissionsRattle Poetry Prize Charges fees for all submissionsRattle Young Poets Anthology DNQRattlecast Prompt Poems Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. 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