The Lascaux Prize in Poetry A project of The Lascaux Review (see other related projects). This project is on indefinite hiatus. Check their site to find out whether this is a submission and/or publication hiatus. (July 2026) About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $15 (average for contests). Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Poetry On Hiatus Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $1,000.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. 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. Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) The Lascaux Prize in Poetry 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 outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 17 reports from 16 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 20 min | 72.2 mean avg | 48.0 median | 212 max days (169.6 std dev) Responses 94.12 % Acceptances: 5.88 % of submissions accepted (109.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 6.25 % 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: 88.24 % (60.2 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 73.3 % form, 26.7 % unspecified | 11.8 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 5.88 % (52.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $15.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 15 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 02 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 20 Sep 2026 05:05 UTC (less than a minute ago). 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 ProjectsCafe Blog DNQEasy Street ON HIATUSThe Great American Sentence Contest ON HIATUSThe Lascaux Prize in Creative Nonfiction ON HIATUS Charges fees for all submissionsThe Lascaux Prize in Flash Fiction ON HIATUS Charges fees for all submissionsThe Lascaux Prize in Short Fiction ON HIATUS Charges fees for all submissionsThe Lascaux Review ON HIATUSThe Portal Prize for Speculative Fiction ON HIATUS 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: 22 Jul 2026 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