The Weight of Waiting

THIS IS A CALL FOR ART FROM WOMEN WHO HAVE PERSONALLY, OR THROUGH A WOMAN CLOSE TO THEM, 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 (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.