Art and written open call submissions on the theme of THE ESSENCE OF MOVEMENT for Issue 73 of Haus-a-rest

Haus-a-rest Zine — www.haus-a-rest.com

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

Eligibility

This open call is open to artists at all stages of their practice. Emerging and underrepresented voices are especially encouraged to apply. 

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.
• 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 ARE

Haus-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.

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