POETRY OPEN CALL ROOTS | ECOFeminism Festival 2027
Deadline: 25/01/2027City: London | Region: London | Country: United Kingdom | ART from HEART
Unearthing Interconnections between Nature and Women
Poets and writers are invited to submit work for the Poetry Open Call accompanying the 3rd edition of the ECOFeminism Festival, which explores the theme ROOTS.
What does it mean to be rooted? Where do we come from, what connects us, and what sustains us?
We invite poets and writers to submit an original poem inspired by ROOTS and its many interpretations.
From ancestry, heritage and cultural identity to belonging, migration, memory and the land we call home, we want to hear your perspectives on the visible and invisible connections that shape our lives.
Explore the relationship between women and nature, matrilineal knowledge, Indigenous wisdom, ecological interdependence, the legacy of colonialism, or the forces that connect people, communities and the natural world.
You may approach the theme through an ecological perspective, a feminist lens, or the intersection of both.
We welcome personal reflections, challenging perspectives, powerful narratives and unexpected interpretations.
Above all, we want to hear voices that move us, question assumptions and invite us to look more deeply at our connections with one another and the world around us.
Selected poets will be invited to perform their work at the ECOFeminism Festival Open Mic event, bringing together poetry, creativity and conversation in a shared celebration of words and ideas.
The selected winning poet will receive a £100 cash award from ART from HEART in recognition of their work.
The Open Mic event will be facilitated by an experienced poet, bringing professional expertise to the performances.
Submission Guidelines
- Submit one original poem per artist.
- Poems should take no longer than 5 minutes to read aloud, ensuring equal performance opportunities for all selected poets.
- Please read the FAQs before applying.
Key Information
- Submission Deadline: 25 January 2027
- Venue: The Art Pavilion, Mile End Park, Clinton Road, London E3 4QY
- Open Mic Event: Saturday 10 April 2027, 6–8 pm
- Award: £100 cash award from ART from HEART
- Submission Fee: £5
Apply now and let your words take root.
Please read the FAQs before submitting your poem.
About ART from HEART
ART from HEART CIC is a London-based, women-led, award-winning arts organisation, co-founded by artists Judit Prieto and Beatriz Perez.
Since 2019, we have produced large-scale multidisciplinary exhibitions and events that champion socio-cultural causes through the transformative power of Artivism.
We are also the founders and organisers of the ECOFeminism Festival.
Submission fees
The following submission fees apply to this opportunity.
- Poetry Open Call ROOTS - 5.00 GBP
The appropriate fee will be payable using a debit or credit card after the first submission has been completed. If the submission fee allows you to submit more than once, you will be able to make further submissions after the first. Contact the curator if you have any questions about the opportunity or the submission fee, or email help@curatorspace.com if you have any questions about the payment process.
Poems must be written and performed in English.
Selected poets must be available to attend and perform at the Open Mic event in London on Saturday, 10 April 2027
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