March, 2026

Event Details
The Lascaux Prize in Poetry reopens 1 October 2025. Poems may be previously published or unpublished, and simultaneous submissions are accepted. All entries are considered for publication. Poets may enter more
Event Details
The Lascaux Prize in Poetry reopens 1 October 2025. Poems may be previously published or unpublished, and simultaneous submissions are accepted. All entries are considered for publication.
Poets may enter more than once, and as many as five poems may be submitted per entry (all pasted into one document). There are no length restrictions. All genres and styles are welcome. Judges are the journal’s editors. Poets retain all rights to their work at all times. Submit your work by 31 March 2026.
The winner receives $1,000, a bronze medallion, and publication in The Lascaux Review.
Is this competition legit?YES! – Based on our research this event is legitimate and the organizer is well established. However, as with any event, please remember to do your own research before submitting your work.
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