Theme: Wish
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: Wish
Desire, longing, luck and superstition.
Things hoped for, asked for, waited for - and the futures we imagine for ourselves.
We invite your interpretation of Wish 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: 11 September 2026