OPEN CALL for artists and writers - Labour Repetition of the Print Process

OPEN CALL for artists and writers - Labour Repetition of the Print ProcessDeadline: 06/11/2026City: Worldwide! | Jenna FoxReport this? Description Opportunity FAQs Make a submission Contact curator Art and written open call submissions on the theme of LABOUR REPETITION of the PRINT Process for Issue 76 of Haus-a-restHaus-a-rest Zine — www.haus-a-rest.comDeadline 6th November 2026 Print is understood here both as a medium and as a concept: a mark left through pressure, contact, repetition or reproduction. From the repetitive gestures of the factory floor to the rhythms of domestic work; from mechanical reproduction to digital copying; from routine and ritual to exhaustion and resistance — repetition is embedded within both labour and how images, objects and ideas are produced and circulated.A print can be an impression, a trace, a copy, a record, a pattern, a surface, or evidence of an action. In an increasingly automated and digitally reproduced world, what does it mean to make something by hand? What happens when labour becomes repetitive in the printing process? And how might repetition become a strategy for resistance, survival, memory or transformation?We welcome practices that engage with the theme directly or indirectly, asking artists to consider the physical, social, political, emotional and economic dimensions of labour and repetition.We are interested in work exploring: Repetitive labour and routine and how it links to printing The process of making and skilled labour of printing Printmaking, stamping, copying and seriality Digital reproduction and the circulation of images Repetition as ritual, habit or compulsion through the process of printing Who can apply? any one who works in print as a medium The open call is open to emerging, mid-career and established artists internationally. We also encourage students, recent graduates, and self-taught artists to apply.There are no submission fees to enter or if you are selected!We are interested in ideas and practices rather than credentials, and encourage submissions from artists who may not traditionally identify their work as being connected to print.SubmissionPlease submit: 1–3 artworks Artist name and location Artwork title, year and medium Dimensions / duration where applicable A short artist statement or description of the submitted work - THIS IS A MUST for the application. Website optional Instagram - THIS IS A MUST SO WE CAN TAG YOUArtists may submit existing work or work created specifically in response to the theme. SelectionWorks will be selected based on their conceptual engagement, originality, artistic quality and relevance to the exhibition theme.The exhibition will bring together different approaches and media, creating a conversation between works that investigate labour, repetition and reproduction from personal, social, political and material perspectives.Online ExhibitionSelected works will be presented in a curated online group exhibition, accompanied by artist names, artwork information and selected statements shared across our social media platform of 11k followers. And on www.haus-a-rest.comImportant Dates:Submission deadline: 6th November 2026Exhibition duration: Mid November until mid DecemberSubmission Guidelines for ARTISTSYou 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. 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. We welcome the strange, the intimate, the bold, and the quietly profound.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. Typically, the works are online for six months, but this is not guaranteed. Artists and writers retain all rights to their work. We look forward to your submission.WHO WE AREHaus-a-rest is an independent online zine dedicated to showcasing creative voices across the globe, with over 10k followers across social media.We highlight visual art, literature, experimental work, and cross-disciplinary practice. Every issue is curated around a theme that asks artists and writers to push their boundaries and explore new ways of seeing.@haus_a_restwww.haus-a-rest.comEDITORS: @jennafox.artist and @nicholarodgers.artist Make a submission Contact the curator Who is eligible for this opportunity? Artists and writers of any stage of their journey. The work must be resolved and meet the theme of the open call. You must have an Instagram account. When is the deadline? 6th November 2026. How many works can I submit? There is no limit but we will only select one per artist as a maxium. How much does it cost? FREE! No fees to enter or if you are selected. How amazing is that!! Are there payments to artists? No. What publicity will be provided as part of the opportunity? Online across our social media and email to our db. You must have an account to make a submission using CuratorSpace. It's free and only takes a few moments. Once registered you'll be able to keep track of all of your submissions and get updates on upcoming opportunities. Register Already have an account? You'll need to log in to make a submission to this opportunity. Login You must have an account to send a message to the curator of this opportunity. Registering only takes a few moments. Once registered you'll be able to keep track of all of