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30 Days of Inspiration

Each year, poets and artists are invited to share original work with the community through a poem-a-day matched with an artwork-a-day for every day in April, in celebration of National Poetry Month and hosted by the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County.

Submissions for 30 Days of Inspiration, 2025 is now over.
Read the complete guidelines below.

30 DAYS OF INSPIRATION 2025
COMPLETE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR POETS AND ARTISTS

A&C invites poets and artists to share original work with the community through a poem-a-day matched with an artwork-a-day for each day in April, in celebration of National Poetry Month. The online exhibition seeks poems and artwork that explore what strengthens, connects, calms, or revives—from small, ordinary moments to dramatic occasions and vistas, whether narrative, lyrical, abstract, or concrete.

Each day’s poem and artwork will be featured on A&C social media. The Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County will curate the exhibition.

Poets and Artists do not have to be residents of Bucks County or members of A&C to participate. Submissions from new, emerging, and established writers and artists are welcomed. We encourage submissions from historically underrepresented voices, and we celebrate the full expression of all identities.

By submitting to A&C’s 30 Days of Inspiration, you are affirming that you hold the rights to the work and that the work was not generated in part or in whole by AI. 
SUBMISSION DATES

Poetry and artwork submissions will be accepted from January 15-31, 2025.

SUBMISSION FEE

Submission is free. Donations and new memberships are encouraged, welcomed, and support our work! Join us!

POETRY SUBMISSION Guidelines
  • Send up to two (2) poems in a single document (.doc or .docx)
  • Use only Times New Roman 12 pt. font
  • Each poem should be no more than 30 lines including spaces.
  • No identifying info should appear anywhere on your submission.
  • We accept previously published work. Add citation/credit to entry.
  • Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but please let us know immediately if your work has been accepted elsewhere by sending us a note with your name and title of the work to: programs@bucksarts.org
  • A&C assumes First Electronic/Online Rights including the right to archive.
ARTWORK SUBMISSION Guidelines
  • Send up to two images (.jpg)
  • Web-ready images: 72 dpi, 900-1200 pixels on the longest side
  • Labeled: Label images with only the title of the work and the medium. No names! Example: River View-Oil on Linen
  • A&C has permission to use submitted works for digital and print promotional purposes, including the right to archive.