CALLING ALL
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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Art and written open call submissions on the theme of THE ESSENCE OF MOVEMENT for Issue 73 of Haus-a-rest
Deadline 2nd July 2026
The Essence of Movement - for issue 73 of Haus-a-rest
We invite artists, performers, writers, and interdisciplinary practitioners to submit work exploring the essence of movement, as gesture, transition, rhythm, transformation, resistance, memory, language, and presence.
This open call welcomes works that investigate movement not only through physical action, but also through written form, sonic expression, performative acts, spatial intervention, physically creative pieces and conceptual process. We are interested in how movement inhabits the body, the page, the voice, the archive, the environment, and the imagination.
This theme explores: How does movement leave traces? How can writing perform? What remains after motion disappears? Can stillness itself become a form of movement?
We encourage submissions that blur disciplinary boundaries and challenge fixed formats.
We welcome:
Performance art
Video and moving image or spoken pieces - **** via a Subscribed to Vimeo link or Youtube link. Include in your description of the work. We also need a still image of the piece.
Text works and experimental writing
Poetry and performative language
Sound and spoken word
Installation and site-responsive work
Drawing, painting, sculpture, and photography engaging with movement
Hybrid and interdisciplinary practices
We encourage submissions across forms.
Submission Guidelines for ARTISTS
You must provide:
A brief description of the proposed or existing work (max. 300 words). The description should explain how the work connects to the theme and explain the context. This is one of the key ways we select your work. DO NOT SIMPLY DESCRIBE THE WORK! We want you to explain how your work fits the theme and the context.
A clear, well-photographed image of your work. Please ensure that your work is resolved.
Your Instagram tag is a MUST. We will not select artists who do not have an Instagram tag.
For video / film
Video and film - Vimeo (PAID SUBSCRIPTION ) OR prefered YouTube only. PLEASE INCLUDE A LINK TO YOUR VIDEO and ensure it is set to public settings. Please include a still of the work.
Performance and live art
Sound art. Please include a still image we can use alongside your sound piece.
Submission Guidelines for WRITERS
Genres: Short stories, essays, poetry, experimental writing, thought pieces, opinions and cross-genre works
Length: Up to 1,000 words for prose; up to 3 poems
Format: Word document only
Synopsis: A 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.
Typically, the works are online for six months, but this is not guaranteed.
Artists and writers retain all rights to their work.
Important Dates
Submission deadline: 1st July 2026
Exhibition / publication launch: Mid July 2026
About the Project
By bringing together multiple voices and media, we hope to create a space that reflects the ambiguity and richness of movement.
We are particularly interested in works that challenge conventional structures, embrace uncertainty, and dwell in the in-between.
Artists may approach this theme through any medium, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, performance, and digital art. Both literal and abstract interpretations are welcome.
We are particularly interested in works that challenge perception, reveal emotional depth, or invite viewers to confront their own hidden worlds.
Eligibility
This open call is open to artists at all stages of their practice. Emerging and underrepresented voices are especially encouraged to apply.
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.
Typically, the works are online for six months, but this is not guaranteed.
Artists and writers retain all rights to their work.
ENTER HERE - https://www.curatorspace.com//opportunities/detail/open-call--the-essence-of-movement/10770
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 2026 - Issue 73 - The Essence of Movement
August 2026 - Issue 74 - Eco materials
September 2026 - Issue 75 - Clay Play
October 2026 - Issue 76 - Labour, repetition and the act of printing
November 2026 - Issue 77 - Symmetry
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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OPEN CALL - FOR ART RESIDENCY
We are seeking a multimedia artist to be a resident for at least three months on our art zine to write or film guides each month. The guides can be written pieces or short videos, and would offer tips and tricks for using different materials, processes and ideas for making. The residency would be for three months across three issues, with the opportunity to write additional pieces.
This is a great opportunity for an artist to be our resident 'expert' to write short tips, tricks and guides as a residency opportunity.
They could be top ten tips, short guides or videos. The artist would be featured and could show examples of their work to demonstrate the guide.
This role can be expanded as we value initiative and creative thinking, so you can really own this and use this platform to promote your knowledge and ideas.
apply below