Gemini Magazine $1,000 Poetry Open
Deadline: January 2, 2026
The winner of Gemini Magazine‘s 16th annual Poetry Open receives $1,000 and online publication for a poem of any length, subject or style. Rhyming or non-rhyming. Traditional or experimental. Second prize: $100. Four honorable mentions: $25 each. Several notable poems also recognized. Entry fee: $10 for three poems. Surprise us! All six winners will be published in a spring 2026 issue. Read previous winners and enter at gemini-magazine.com/16th-annual-poetry-open/.