BROADSIDED PRESS ANNUAL SWITCHEROO
WANTED
: Ekphrastic Responses to artist Douglas Culhane's sculpture, Scythian Radio
DEADLINE: April 10, 2023

Broadsided Press is seeking submissions of poetry and short prose that respond to this sculpture by artist Douglas Culhane. The winning entry will be published on May 1, 2023 as a Broadsided collaboration to enliven the doors, utility poles, bus stops, and walls of the world. Submission guidelines and details follow.

See the image and read more here.

What's a Switcheroo?

A turning of the tables. In The Switcheroo, writers respond to the work of a Broadsided visual artist, rather than the other way around. This year, we have posted a piece by Douglas Culhane for you to respond to in words.

Only one response per entrant, please. 

  • Poems should be 20 lines or less.  
  • Prose should be 300 words or less.  
  • Please include a brief bio.


sculpture: metal branches on top of a wood box with holes 

“Scythian Radio” by Douglas Culhane. Steel, moss, copper, quartz, paper, graphite ink; 27” x 37” x 14” (some elements are hidden)

FEES: To cover operational costs, we charge a $3 fee for each submission. If, for reasons of financial hardship, you cannot afford to pay the submission fee, please send us an email at broadsided at gmail dot com.

If you'd like to bump up your contribution and help us, we would be grateful for your donation.

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