Writers and artists wanted for Witching Hour zine. Witching Hour will highlight the observations and experiences of those who work or otherwise exist in the dark hours of the night, including but not limited to night shift workers, sex workers, graffiti writers, delivery drivers, entertainment and nightlife workers, examining the parallel existences occupying the same spaces at different times of the day.

Spooky or unexplained experiences and nocturnal wildlife are also welcome. 

We're interested in other interpretations and perspectives on the theme. 

We'd like to hear from artists working in painting, drawing, print, collage, photography, poetry, writing, or any other 2D form. 

For written work and poetry, please upload a Word document. 

Criteria for Artists: 

Artists of any experience level, age 18 and over.

Priority is given to those with lived experience in their chosen subject.

Must be the creator and copyright holder of submitted work.

New and existing work is welcome.

Must be able to provide print quality (300dpi) copies of work if selected.

Selection criteria for Artworks:

• Suitability for A5 portrait printed work
• Demonstration of relevant lived experience
• Does not include any hateful or discriminatory messages
• Quality of work and artistic voice
• How the work sits with other submissions
• Available pages, how much work we can feasibly include, and providing a mix of voices and media

Key dates 

Open call 23rd November 2024.

Closes 7th February 2025.

All applicants notified by 14th February 2025.

High resolution images to be provided by 21st February 2025.

Zine available March 2025. 

Transparency 

This project is unfunded, and this opportunity is unpaid.

Copies of the zine will be available at cost price (exact price tbc) for contributing artists. 

Any profits from zine sales will be ring-fenced to fund a future Witching Hour exhibition.

If you face any barriers to application or taking part, please contact us.

Work will not be edited, but we cannot guarantee exact colour replication due to printing constraints and paper types.

Selection will be limited by pagination.

Artists may use a pseudonym.