Telluride Institute Cantor Prize
Competition (Somewhat Competitive)
Poetry Only
Location-Specific
A Colorado state poetry contest started in 2018 in memory of Mark Fischer’s wife, the late Elaine Cantor Fischer. Elaine was a revered local political leader, supporter of the arts and painter. The Cantor Prize contest is open to English language poets of all ages living in Colorado or poets outside of the state writing about events or places in Colorado. First place prize has just been increased to $1,000 with five $250 finalist prizes!
Eligible Participants: Colorado residents only
Genre(s): Poetry
Location(s): Telluride, CO
Submissions Open: Various
Submissions Close: August 31
Submission Fee: $12 per poem (3 poems for $30)
Fee Waiver: No