Theme: Herb
Ode to Them open calls are designed to create meaningful opportunities for artists, writers and image-makers across disciplines. We review every submission with care and welcome experimental, emerging and established voices alike.
This month's theme: Herb
The things we grow, gather, nurture and preserve.
From the plants that heal us to the rituals we inherit, Herb invites reflections on nature, memory, care and our relationship with the living world.
We invite your interpretation of Herb in any medium.
Selected works will be published in Ode to Them’s online gallery and across our digital platforms as part of a monthly curated selection.
Artists may also be considered for future Ode to Them exhibitions, events, editorial features and paid collaborative projects.
Why is there a submission fee?
The £3 submission fee directly supports Ode to Them, helping us continue to platform emerging artists, develop independent projects and create new opportunities for our community.
Our regular weekly open calls and opportunities will remain free to submit to - always.
Submission fee: £3
Deadline: 10 November 2026 - 5PM