open call for south asian artists, writers & creatives!
we’re accepting submissions across disciplines—visual art, photography, design, poetry, nonfiction, fiction, or any work that can be shared as text or image (including digitized scans, printed matter, or installations).
creatives based in south asia and the diaspora are encouraged to submit, and whether it’s brand-new or something from your archive, we’d love to see your work! all disciplines and experience levels are welcome.
submission guidelines:
- accepted formats: high-resolution images, scans, PDFs, and text files up to 8k words
- not accepted: videos, GIFs, or other moving media
- theme: food, drinks, eating, and culinary culture in the south asian diaspora (however you interpret this)
how to submit:
email your work to idharudharpress@gmail.com with the subject line: “[last name] open call submission”
include your name and a project statement about your work. multiple entries are welcome, but please send them all in one email.
deadline: november 7, 2025
we look forward to sharing your stories, art, and words in this digital issue.