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The Open Call · September 8, 2026November 1, 2026

Stepping onto the wall opens Sept 8.

Three steps, fifteen minutes, once your essay is ready. Here's everything you'll need:

01You + your storm. Your name (or a pen name — your legal name stays private), email, university, degree level, and a 2–3 sentence intro note that becomes your card's excerpt.
02The essay + photos. 1,500–2,500 words, first person, English. Up to 5 photos with captions — optional, but they make it real.
03The declaration. Plain language, no legalese: authorship, enrollment, photo permissions, the rules — and whether your card shows on the public wall.