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Artists and writers open calls

opportunities, art open calls, competitions, a chance for everyone to show their work, writers and artists are invited to apply.

CALLING Artists & Writers.

open calls, questionnaires, research projects & residency opportunities

We look forward to seeing what work you propose for our opportunities, which are open to anyone, and everyone who wishes to enter, the only restriction is your imagination!!!

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Open call for artists, writers, and creators

A MENTORING OPPORTUNITY

This open call is for any artist who is at an early stage of their art career.  This is not age-restricted, as long as you meet the criteria below.

If you are doing an art degree, an MA / MLitt, or are in the first three years of your art practice and would like to have 3 x one-hour sessions 1:1, one a month for three months (via Zoom or Teams) to bounce ideas, ask advice, gain practical steps and support from the Haus-a-rest team then apply here.

Please note there is no funding for this opportunity, it is your chance to be mentored by our artists who have been around the block to offer support and suggestions to help support your art journey. It is also a place to gain connections and grow your network.

There is two place available. Please complete the form below and we will be intouch soon…..

Or submit via CuratorSpace: https://www.curatorspace.com//opportunities/detail/mentoring-opportunity/8662

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Open call for Artists & writers

Issue 62

We’re seeking artists and writers for our next online exhibition and publication themed

“Pushing Boundaries.”

This open call invites work that engages with the concepts of boundaries in all their forms - physical, mental, conceptual and virtual.

BOUNDARIES can take many forms.

They state where one thing ends and another begins. They act as separators and define a border. 

They can be implicit or clearly defined. They can be legal, part of a code of conduct, expected, geographical,  emotional, conceptual and political. 

They can change over time and evolve. 

Sara Ahmed writes in "Strange Encounters" about the many types of borders, which include skin, neighbourhoods, culture, fear, and belief systems.

There are some borders we can control and others we cannot. 

For this open call, we seek art and writing that explores how to push against borders in all their forms. 

Deadline: 3rd July 2025

Who Can Submit?

This call is open to artists across all visual media (painting, photography, sculpture, digital art, etc.) and writers working in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, or hybrid forms. We encourage experimental, boundary-pushing work that brings fresh perspectives to the theme.

Submission Guidelines

For Artists:

  • Visual Art: Painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, mixed media, installations, etc.

  • Specifications: Up to 3  high-resolution images of the work (JPEG or PNG, minimum 300 dpi) – film based work as a Vimeo or You Tube link only

  • Description: A brief description of each work (200-300 words) detailing the concept, medium, and how it relates to the theme

  • An active Instagram account.

For Writers:

  • Genres: Short stories, essays, poetry, experimental writing, and cross-genre works

  • Length: Up to 1,000 words for prose; up to 3 poems

  • Format: Word document only

  • Synopsis: A brief summary of the piece (50 words) explaining how it connects to the theme.

Terms and Conditions

  • All submissions must be original works created by the applicant.

  • Selected works will be featured in an online exhibition and/or a publication. By submitting, you grant us the right to display, publish, and promote your work as part of this project.

  • Artists and writers retain all rights to their work.


PLEASE NOTE - WE COPY EXACTLY WHAT YOU SEND US, SO IF LINKS DON’T WORK, IT IS BECAUSE IT HAS NOT BEEN SUBMITTED PROPERLY.

Submissions can be sent via

https://www.curatorspace.com//opportunities/detail/open-call-for-artists-and-writers-pushing-boundaries/9483

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Feel free to get in touch via the form below with your ideas & questions …

 Good Luck! 🍀

from the editors 

Nichola and Jenna



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We are always looking for good quality pieces of writing, be a story,

critique, poem, prose, spoken word, music, or other written work.


*** Haus-a-rest upcoming themes***

July 2025 - Issue 62 - Pushing Boundaries

August 2025 - Issue 63 - Graffiti Art

September 2025 - Issue 64 - Changing Patterns

October 2025 - Issue 65 - Memorabilia

November 2025 - Issue 66 - Accumulation

Follow our social media for more updates and open calls: @haus_a_rest

Enter your ideas on one of our social media platforms and use the #HAR, and if your idea is selected, you will be our featured artist.

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