Call for Artists: Words in Winter 2025

Local artists, poets, and creatives—Words in Winter is back for 2025, and we want your work! This beloved community festival celebrates the power of words and art and we’re inviting our region’s talented makers to contribute.

Whether you’re a seasoned writer, an emerging poet, a visual storyteller, or a performer, we welcome submissions that reflect our region’s unique voice. Share your poetry, short stories, spoken word pieces, or even hybrid art-literary works for a chance to be featured in exhibitions, readings, and workshops across the festival.

Theme: Light in the Dark
Deadline: 9 May
Festival Dates: 22-24 August, 2025
How to Submit: Head to our website:  wordsinwinter.com/expressions-of-interest-2025/
More information: Email hello@wordsinwinter.com

Words in Winter is all about showcasing our community’s creativity—so let’s make the 2025 festival our most inspiring yet!