Open call for letters to the living world - Regional Arts and Culture Council

Deadline: 83 days left
Entry fee: Not listed - check the source
Award: Contributors selected for printed anthology receive complimentary printed copy; online archive contributors receive complimentary digital copy.
Exhibition window: Feb 1, 2027
Applicants notified: Dec 15, 2026

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About

Submit a handwritten or typed letter or illustrated letter addressed to any element of the natural world expressing gratitude, apology, or both.

Overview

What I Meant to Tell You is a participatory anthology of letters and notes addressed to any element of the natural world. The anthology will be published in February 2027 (International letter writing month). Submissions are welcome from all ages and all places, with no writing or art experience required.

What to submit

A letter or illustrated letter with sketch or artwork addressed to a species, landscape, body of water, single tree, insect, season, or any living or once-living thing. Letters expressing words of gratitude, apology, or both are welcome.

Submission format

Submissions can be handwritten or typed and printed. Letters written in languages other than English are welcome with an English translation included. Contributors under 18 require parent or guardian signature on the submission form.

Key dates

Postmark deadline: October 9, 2026
Notification date: December 15, 2026
Publication: February 2027

How to submit

Fill out the digital submission form at https://forms.gle/hpLTxS1ZXJTcPCp59, then mail your letter to: The Verdancy Project, 30310 SE Division DR., Troutdale, OR 97060 by October 9, 2026.

Rights and publication

Every submission will be included in the project. A curated selection will appear in the printed anthology; the rest will be featured in the online archive. Contributors retain copyright. The Verdancy Project and Verdant Publishing hold a non-exclusive license to publish submissions in print and/or digitally, limited to this project and related promotional materials.

Awards

Contributors selected for the printed book receive a complimentary printed copy of the anthology. Contributors featured in the online archive receive a complimentary digital copy of the anthology.

Contact

For questions, email [email protected]

Media accepted

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Award: Contributors selected for printed anthology receive complimentary printed copy; online archive contributors receive complimentary digital copy.
Eligibility: Open to all ages and all places; submissions must be sent through the mail.
Audience: All ages and all places
Format: Ship your work in
Contact: [email protected]

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