Theme: Spiral
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: Spiral
Repetition, descent, growth and return.
The things we circle, the things that pull us in, and the patterns we can’t quite escape.
We invite your interpretation of Spiral 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: 13 October 2026 - 23:59PM