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TMA Poetry Prize Contest

An Original Poetry Competition 


Visual art and poetry have been intertwined for centuries, each influencing the other. If you’ve ever been inspired by a work of art in the Museum’s collection, we invite you to participate in Discover, Inspire, Create: TMA Poetry Prize.

Still Life with Flowers and Peaches

(2021.12), Victoria DuBourg (French, 1840–1926).

Greene Building, Gallery 33


2024 Competition Winners


Congratulations to the 2024 winners of Discover, Inspire, Create: TMA Poetry Prize. Each selection bridges the realms of art and literature.

Eligible Artworks

Please select from below one of the eligible artworks that will inspire your unique and unpublished poem.

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