Art and written open call submissions on the theme of SMALL ACTS for Issue 68 of Haus-a-rest

// SMALL ACTS //

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

Deadline 5th February  2026 

Small acts are often overlooked—quiet gestures, subtle resistances, daily rituals, moments of care, or fleeting decisions that ripple outward. 

They may be personal or political, intimate or communal, intentional or accidental. Together, these acts shape how we move through the world and how the world changes around us.

This open call seeks artworks  and written pieces that explore the power, poetry, complexity and nuance of small acts: 

• acts of kindness, refusal, repair, or attention
• everyday gestures that carry meaning
• minor interventions that produce lasting impact
• quiet moments that resist spectacle
• small acts that have changed your art practice

We welcome submissions in all media, including but not limited to visual art, photography,  sculpture, printmaking,  painting, collage, textile art, ceramics, video, sound, performance documentation, text-based work, and experimental 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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EDITORS:     @jennafox.artist and    @nicholarodgers.artist