THIS IS A CALL FOR ART FROM WOMEN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED MISSED DIAGNOSIS, MISDIAGNOSIS AND/OR LATE DIAGNOSIS AND DISPROPORTIONATE DELAYS IN RECEIVING ADEQUATE HEALTHCARE.

Weight of waiting:

The emotional burden, psychological distress, and anxiety that comes from a period of waiting which can also manifest in a variety of physical symptoms and deterioration in physical health.

ARTISTS MAY REMAIN ANONYMOUS/USE A PSEUDONYM

KEY DATES:

Exhibition: 6 MARCH - 4 APRIL 2026
Deadline for submissions: 7 FEBRUARY 2026
Selected work MUST be received at the gallery by: 20 FEBRUARY 2026

Artists will be notified of selection shortly after the deadline.

Artwork measurements and submission info:

GALLERY SPACE:

Artwork must not exceed around 110cm on its top edge (INCLUDING MOUNT/FRAME if applicable). 

This is a guide only, if your work is substantially larger please contact me.

Plinths for 3D artwork have a footprint of 30cm x 30cm, and there is a chest measuring 100cm x 40cm for larger pieces. 

There is limited space for floor standing work - again, please contact me if your work is very big.

DOLLHOUSE:

Wall artwork must not exceed 13cm x 13cm x 1cm (INCLUDING mount/frame if applicable).

3D artwork should have a maximum footprint of 8cm x 8cm x 15cm(H).

COSTS IF SELECTED (please note that this show runs for 4 weeks):

£35 per selected artwork for the main space
£15 per selected artwork for the window-based dollhouse

Please note that a 10% commission is applied to all sales - please take this into consideration when pricing your work.  

The House of Smalls is entirely self-funded and all money raised through show fees and commission goes towards high street gallery rent, overheads, marketing and upkeep etc.

As well as having a physical presence, all artwork will be featured on The House of Smalls social media, website and catalogue.

Selected artists are invited to include up to 3 prints (any size up to A2) and 5 greetings cards/postcards/similar - these do NOT have to relate to the exhibition theme.

If artists are unable to collect unsold work at the end of the show, this will be returned by post. 

Thank you x

The House of Smalls is a small independent art space proud to create exhibition opportunities and provide a safe and intimate environment primarily for women artists to exhibit personal, intuitive and thought-provoking work in themed shows.

The House of Smalls is not a commercial gallery in the traditional sense (although many of the pieces exhibited are for sale) and focuses instead on raising awareness through the stories and life experiences behind artwork, often rooted in trauma and activism.

www.thehouseofsmalls.com