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• British Photography Awards 2026
• ING Discerning Eye 2026
• VAS @ Royal Scottish Academy 2027
• Founder & curator of @thehouseofsmalls

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ONE WEEK TO DEADLINE!

THIS CALL WAS ORIGINALLY RESTRICTED ON ARTWORK SIZE AND MEDIUM. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND THIS CALL IS OPEN WITH THE STANDARD EXHIBITION SIZE GUIDES FOR WALL ARTWORK, AND TO 3D/SCULPTURE ETC. This of course does not affect submissions already received.

Encompassing the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, I Am and I Be will an exhibition of artwork and film/video by women who use art to reclaim themselves, their experiences, their lives.

ARTISTS MAY REMAIN ANONYMOUS OR USE A PSEUDONYM

KEY DATES:
Exhibition: 21 NOVEMBER - 19 DECEMBER 2026
Submissions deadline: 24 OCTOBER 2026
Selected work MUST be hang ready and at the gallery between 9 - 14 NOVEMBER 2026.

COSTS IF SELECTED (this is a 4 week show and costs include an exhibition catalogue):

£40 per selected artwork for the main space
£20 per selected artwork for the window-based dollhouse

For full information and/or to make a submission please see link in bio or go to www.thehouseofsmalls.com/opencalls.

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As many of you will know, I recently did a social media post listing what goes into running The House of Smalls, which somewhat underlined my perpetual panic regarding the financial stresses of keeping THOS going. I find it very difficult to ask for help but so many people responded with brilliant ideas to raise some funds (including a coffee/tip link which I will add to the website), and I really liked the idea of a postcard fundraiser but with a dollhouse twist as suggested by @senojlas, as, after all, that’s where THOS began.

So. I have no idea how this will go, but this is a call for 10cm x 10cm (rough guide) dollhouse art donations (no theme) to help raise funds for The House of Smalls. Small sculptures are also very welcome!

Each tiny original artwork will be for sale at £20 and sold on a first come first served basis on the night. Artwork will remain anonymous, with artists’ names revealed once the work has been purchased! All funds raised will go towards keeping The House of Smalls visible with a high street presence and exhibitions. All unsold work will be added to the website for sale as part of the fundraiser.

Every small artwork makes a difference and if you can’t donate, please share this with anyone who might be interested.

TO DONATE ARTWORK PLEASE EMAIL AN IMAGE OF THE WORK WITH YOUR NAME (OR ANON), AND ARTWORK TITLE AND MEDIUM TO:

amy@thehouseofsmalls.com

I will reply to your email with an address to send the work to - please send it to arrive by 7 FEBRUARY 2027.

Thank you so, so much 🖤🖤🖤

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RESCHEDULED CALL FOR ART!

KEY DATES:
Exhibition: 16 JAN - 6 FEB 2027
Submissions deadline: 19 DECEMBER 2026
Selected work MUST be ready to hang and at the gallery between: 6 - 10 JANUARY 2027

This is a call for artwork responding to the exhibition title and open to interpretation. All submissions will be considered. PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE RETAINED THE SUBMISSIONS FROM THE ORIGINAL CALL AND THERE IS NO NEED TO RESUBMIT IF YOU HAVE ALREADY DONE SO.

The slow, relentless, padding step
That never goes astray
The rustle in the underbush
The shadow in the way
The straining fight, the long pursuit
The steady gain behind
Death-wearied man and tireless brute,
And the struggle wild and blind
~ Charlotte Perkins Gilman [excerpt from The Wolf at the Door]

Artists may remain anonymous or use a pseudonym.

COSTS IF SELECTED (this is a 3 week show and costs include an exhibition catalogue):

£30 per selected artwork for the main space
£15 per selected artwork for the window-based dollhouse

FOR FULL INFORMATION AND/OR TO MAKE A SUBMISSION, PLEASE SEE LINK IN BIO OR VISIT www.thehouseofsmalls.com/opencalls

🖤🖤

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CALL FOR ART ✨
ONE WEEK TO DEADLINE!

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, LARA HAILEY’S WORK WILL NOW BE SHOWN IN MARCH 2027.

THIS CALL WAS ORIGINALLY RESTRICTED ON ARTWORK SIZE AND MEDIUM. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND THIS CALL IS OPEN WITH THE STANDARD EXHIBITION SIZE GUIDES FOR WALL ARTWORK, AND TO 3D/SCULPTURE ETC. This of course does not affect submissions already received.

Encompassing the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, I Am and I Be will an exhibition of artwork and film/video by women who use art to reclaim themselves, their experiences, their lives.

ARTISTS MAY REMAIN ANONYMOUS OR USE A PSEUDONYM

KEY DATES:
Exhibition: 21 NOVEMBER - 19 DECEMBER 2026
Submissions deadline: 24 OCTOBER 2026
Selected work MUST be hang ready and at the gallery between 9 - 14 NOVEMBER 2026.

COSTS IF SELECTED (this is a 4 week show and costs include an exhibition catalogue):

£40 per selected artwork for the main space
£20 per selected artwork for the window-based dollhouse

For full information and/or to make a submission please see link in bio or go to www.thehouseofsmalls.com/opencalls.

🧡🧡

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An exhibition of artwork spanning a 4-year period and the very personal journey of Taylored Cha0s through covid, lockdown, loss, diagnosis, infertility and finally celebration.

A collaboration of trust: for Taylored Cha0s to take the final step in this part of her journey and truly ‘let go’, it was imperative that a physical distance was created between herself and the artwork. The work was boxed and couriered from her home in the southwest of England to Edinburgh, and she won’t be in attendance during the exhibition. Because of the personal nature of the project and in order to preserve the artist’s sole ownership for as long as possible, I remained purposely unaware of the contents of the package until it arrived - with no requirement from the artist other than that the work was to be hung in a specific order.

@tayloredcha0s
www.tayloredcuriosities.com

The Art of Slowing Down by Taylored Cha0s
26 Sept - 3 Oct 2026
The House of Smalls
103 Henderson Row
Edinburgh EH3 5BB

Sat (opening): 5pm - 7pm
Sun: Midday - 5pm
Mon | Tues | Thurs | Fri | Sat: 11am - 6pm
Weds: Closed

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Really moving to see the Knife Angel today, currently at Kirkgate at the bottom of Leith Walk in Edinburgh. One of those things where not only the more you look the more you see, but more the realisation of what you’re viewing sinks in.

Lisa Petrie and her family campaigned to bring the monument to Edinburgh following the death of Lisa’s 22-year-old son, John McNab, in Leith a year ago.

*Created by artist Alfie Bradley and the British Ironworks Centre, The Knife Angel, made from over 100,000 seized blades, was specifically created to highlight the negative effects of violent behaviour whilst solidifying our critical need for social change. Not only does the Angel act as a catalyst for turning the tide on violent and aggressive behaviour, but it is also acts as a beautiful memorial designed to celebrate those lives who have been lost through these violent and thoughtless actions.

Community bleed and trauma kits are also being made available in Edinburgh and are being supported through fundraising by Lisa Petrie and the Council and are intended to help communities respond to serious injuries and potentially save the lives of victims of knife and violent crime.

@britishironworkcentre
*https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/community-safety-antisocial-behaviour/knife-angel-edinburgh

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So delighted to meet Amy Oliver, founder and curator of @thehouseofsmalls, in person! I showed tiny work in her dollhouse gallery twice, when she was still located in the Cotswolds. It’s a unique and special thing, to show in a dollhouse!
My visit to Edinburgh wouldn’t have been complete without seeing her gallery (and meeting Little Amy as well)—🩷
@fragilityofself @littleamyinthehouse

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CALL FOR ART ✨

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, LARA HAILEY’S WORK WILL NOW BE SHOWN IN MARCH 2027.

THIS CALL WAS ORIGINALLY RESTRICTED ON ARTWORK SIZE AND MEDIUM. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND THIS CALL IS OPEN WITH THE STANDARD EXHIBITION SIZE GUIDES FOR WALL ARTWORK, AND TO 3D/SCULPTURE ETC. This of course does not affect submissions already received.

Encompassing the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, I Am and I Be will an exhibition of artwork and film/video by women who use art to reclaim themselves, their experiences, their lives.

ARTISTS MAY REMAIN ANONYMOUS OR USE A PSEUDONYM

KEY DATES:
Exhibition: 21 NOVEMBER - 19 DECEMBER 2026
Submissions deadline: 24 OCTOBER 2026
Selected work MUST be hang ready and at the gallery between 9 - 14 NOVEMBER 2026.

COSTS IF SELECTED (this is a 4 week show and costs include an exhibition catalogue):

£40 per selected artwork for the main space
£20 per selected artwork for the window-based dollhouse

For full information and/or to make a submission please see link in bio or go to www.thehouseofsmalls.com/opencalls.

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#gailtheveil
#thehouseofsmalls
#weddingveilembroidery
#womenartists
#femaleartist

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Renna’s Recovery
60cm x 40cm
Hand hooked reclaimed fabrics
In Her Hands exhibition @thehouseofsmalls on until Sunday 30 August 2026 in Edinburgh.
#textileartist #artinedinburgh #textileportrait #fiberart #rebeccaholley

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‼️CALL POSTPONED‼️

NEW CALL FOR ART! ✨

THIS IS A CALL FOR ART RESPONDING TO THE EXHIBITION TITLE.

The slow, relentless, padding step
That never goes astray
The rustle in the underbush
The shadow in the way
The straining fight, the long pursuit
The steady gain behind
Death-wearied man and tireless brute,
And the struggle wild and blind
~ Charlotte Perkins Gilman [excerpt from The Wolf at the Door]

This call is open to interpretation and all submissions will be considered. Artists may remain anonymous/use a pseudonym

KEY DATES:

Exhibition: 17 OCTOBER - 7 NOVEMBER 2026 (3 week show)
Deadline for submissions: 19 SEPTEMBER 2026
Selected work MUST be ready to hang and at the gallery between: 5 - 10 OCTOBER 202

For full details and to make a submission please go to www.thehouseofsmalls.com/opencalls (link in bio)

Thank you so much to @susanscrowsnest for reminding me of the phrase used as this exhibition’s title whilst I bemoaned the financial stresses and strains of keeping THOS going! 🤗❤️✨

Thank you xx

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It’s HUGE…let the madness begin! ✨

With 4,387 shows in 304 official venues over the next 3 weeks there is sooo much to do and see, but your visit won’t be complete if you don’t include THOS ✨

A gentle 10min wander downhill (or 5min on buses 24, 29 or 36) from the centre of the mayhem, THOS sits between many venues ('V') including WASPS Patriothall (V607), Stockbridge Ceramics (V137), Stockbridge Church (V317), St Stephen’s Theatre (V166), Edinburgh Academy (V70); diagonally opposite Lannan Bakery & Pantry; and a couple of minutes walk from the Stockbridge Bridge where Anthony Gormley’s Figure III (6 TIMES) stands in the Water of Leith ✨

The complete Fringe map can be found at www.edfringemap.com; and it’s always worth grabbing a free copy of The Skinny which has a print circulation of 35,000 in Edinburgh this year (oh look, there’s THOS on p20…) ✨

See you soon! ✨

In Her Hands
1-30 August 2026

In Her Hands is The House of Smalls’ 30th exhibition and showcases textile artwork and art dolls by 60 women artists depicting and in recognition of women through history who toiled and entertained; filled the voids, fought the fights, oiled the cogs; and who kept (and keep) the world turning.

This show features @lauremeloy’s installation opera set in the dollhouse, exploring the true story of a life-sized effigy of composer Alma Mahler; from the perspective of the doll’s maker, Alma, and the Doll itself.

Also in situ is @celiebyrne’s Art/Hate Dispenser…

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