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Ones to Watch 2027: Zine Library Open Call
Sunny Bank Mills · Leeds, United Kingdom
Call for zines, artists' books and self-published books by emerging Yorkshire-born or Yorkshire-based artists for a Zine Library wall within the Ones to Watch 2027 exhibition at Sunny Bank Mills, 9 January to 28 March 2027.
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Who can enter
- Location
- UK & Ireland, United Kingdom (by residence or nationality)
- Local area
- Yorkshire
- Age
- No age limit
- Career stage
- Emerging
- Mediums
- Illustration, Photography, Printmaking, Mixed media
- Theme
- zines, artists' books, identity, emerging practice
- Submission
- Online submission
- Also
- Yorkshire-born or Yorkshire-based; emerging or returning artists; 45% commission incl. VAT
About
Sunny Bank Mills Gallery in Farsley, Leeds, seeks zines and books for a dedicated Zine Library wall within its annual Ones to Watch exhibition for emerging artists. Accepted formats include photographic and illustrative zines, self-published books, artists' books, poetry and prose pamphlets and prototype books, which will be handled daily by visitors.
Applicants must be Yorkshire-born or currently based in Yorkshire, and either emerging artists with very limited exhibition experience or artists returning to practice after a break. Suggested themes include navigating the arts as an emerging creative, finding a creative voice, identity, self-discovery and student experiences.
The exhibition runs from 9 January to 28 March 2027; work must be delivered by 6 January 2027. The gallery takes 45% commission including VAT on sales. No entry fee is stated.