Poetry Open Call ROOTS
ECOFeminism Festival 2027
Unearthing Interconnections between Nature and Women
The Art Pavilion - London - 5-11 April 2027
Deadline: 25 January 2027 | Entry £5
Poets and writers are invited to submit their work for the Poetry Open Call accompanying the 3rd edition of the ECOFeminism Festival, exploring 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.
Submission Guidelines
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Submit one original poem per artist.
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Poems should take no longer than 5 minutes to read aloud, ensuring equal performance opportunities for all selected poets.
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Please read the FAQs before applying.
Key Information
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Submission Deadline: 25 January 2027
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Venue: The Art Pavilion, Mile End Park, Clinton Road, London E3 4QY
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Open Mic Event: Saturday 10 April 2027, 6–8 pm
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Award: £100 cash award from ART from HEART
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Submission Fee: £5
Apply now and let your words take root.
Please read the FAQs before submitting your poem
Are you also an artist working in visual or other creative disciplines?
FAQs
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY? UK-based poets and writers aged 18 or over. 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. HOW MANY POEMS CAN I SUBMIT? One original Poem per Artist ARE THERE ANY LENGTH RESTRICTIONS? Poems should take no longer than 5 minutes to read aloud, ensuring equal performance opportunities for all selected poets. WHEN IS THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS? 25 January 2027 WHAT ARE THE SELECTION CRITERIA? Poems will be assessed on their creative interpretation of the theme ROOTS, originality, strength of expression and relevance to the themes of the ECOFeminism Festival. We welcome work exploring ancestry, identity, belonging, memory, heritage, migration, women and nature, ecological interdependence, and the connections between people, land and the natural world. DO I HAVE TO PAY A SUBMISSION FEE? Yes. The submission fee is £5 per poem. IS THERE A PRIZE? Yes. The selected winning poet will receive a £100 cash award from ART from HEART. WHAT PUBLICITY WILL BE PROVIDED AS PART OF THE OPPORTUNITY? Selected poets will receive promotion through our website, newsletter, blog and social media. WHERE WILL THE OPEN MIC EVENT TAKE PLACE? The Art Pavilion, Mile End Park, Clinton Road, London E3 4QY WHEN IS THE OPEN MIC EVENT? Saturday 10 April 2027, 6–8 pm