Protest for Change
Submit up to 5 visual artworks or creative writing pieces about protest for inclusion in a collaborative zine.
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- 4 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- Copy of the collaborative zine; work credited in zine; potential exhibition/sale at opening event
- Location
- North Bar, 24 New Briggate, Leeds, United Kingdom
- Exhibition window
- Oct 11, 2026
About
Overview
Callout for visual artists and creative writers to submit work about protest for a collaborative zine 'Protest for Change,' which will be launched at an exhibition at North Bar, Leeds. The collective welcomes individuals and collectives.
Theme
Work addressing protest in any form: anti-racism, queer/trans rights, climate change, anti-war, cost of living, immigration, environmental, political, ethical, economic, social and historical issues, or civil and human rights.
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: Friday 18th September 2026 at midnight
- Exhibition opening: Sunday 11th October 2026, 5pm onwards at North Bar, 24 New Briggate, Leeds
Who Can Enter
- Any artist or creative writer living or working in Yorkshire, UK
- Individuals and collectives welcome
- Must not submit work derived from or containing AI elements
What to Submit
- Up to 5 separate pieces of work (old or new)
- Visual art or creative writing
- High quality images required (300dpi) for zine production
Fees & Costs
Free to submit. Selected contributors receive a copy of the zine and will be credited.
Important Notes
- Studio Greenly has a strict anti-AI policy; do not submit AI-generated or AI-assisted work
- Designed for Yorkshire-based artists only; zines cannot be posted outside the UK
- Attendance at opening evening encouraged but not required; zines can be posted if you cannot attend
- No payment offered to contributors due to budget constraints
About Studio Greenly
Studio Greenly is a planet-friendly collective of freelancers in illustration and design, based in Leeds/Bradford, operating since 2023. They host sustainable, affordable and accessible local events and recurring exhibitions including The GREAT Leeds Fungi Exhibition, Kirkstall Crafty Social, and seasonal Queer Makers Markets.
- Award
- Copy of the collaborative zine; work credited in zine; potential exhibition/sale at opening event
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Entries per artist
- Up to 5
- Theme
- Visual art and creative writing about protest in all its forms—environmental, political, ethical, economic, social, historical, civil and human rights issues.
- Eligibility
- Any artist or creative writer living or working in Yorkshire, UK.
- Audience
- Artists and creative writers based in Yorkshire, UK; both individuals and collectives welcome
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