Open Call for Zine Makers

About the Open Call

Open Call for zines, illustration, cartooning, and comic book artwork. Aire Place Studios, in collaboration with Zineophelia, invites artists to submit work for Folded Realities, an upcoming exhibition at The Mill Gallery, Leeds celebrating the art of storytelling through image, sequence, and print. We’re looking for artwork that tells a story, plays with perspective, or mixes reality and imagination. Submissions can include zines, comics, cartoons, bold illustrations, or experimental work — anything that uses drawing, print, or sequential storytelling to explore ideas, perspectives, or narratives in creative ways. Your work can be personal, political, humorous, abstract, or experimental; all styles are welcome. Alongside the exhibition, Zineophelia will host a series of zine-making workshops and creative events, inviting visitors to get hands-on and join the conversation. Submission Details: Selected artworks will be curated by The Mill Gallery team. Exhibition dates: 14th November – 12th December – these dates may be subject to change. If selected, all artwork deliveries must be arranged with the gallery via appointment on Wednesday 12th November. Terms and Conditions: All work must be original and created by the artist, or limited edition prints. Artists must be 18+ and based in the UK (students are welcome to apply). Artworks must not exceed 80cm in any dimension. The Mill Gallery charges a 40% commission on any sales made during the exhibition. Artists must arrange for artwork delivery by an agreed date. Late deliveries will not be included. Unsold works must be collected on time. Storage is limited, and fees (£5 per day) apply for late pickups. Works left uncollected after 30 days may be auctioned for charity or disposed of. The Mill Gallery is not liable for loss or damage during the exhibition or storage. Artists should seek their own insurance. All 2D artworks must be hangable with our gallery system. More info: Gallery Hanging Tips. Framing is encouraged. The Mill Gallery offers an in-house framing service for accepted works.

What is Offered

Selected artworks will be curated by The Mill Gallery team for the 'Folded Realities' exhibition from 14th November – 12th December. Zineophelia will host a series of zine-making workshops and creative events. The Mill Gallery offers an in-house framing service for accepted works. Artists will receive a 60% commission on any sales made during the exhibition.

Requirements

Artists at any stage of their practice, based in the UK, working in any medium – must be wall based. Artists must be 18+ (students are welcome to apply). Artworks must not exceed 80cm in any dimension. All 2D artworks must be hangable with the gallery system.

How to Apply

To Apply: 1. Complete the Application Form (https://forms.gle/amidGeXrSHTFChRh6) 2. Fill in our Equal Opportunities Form 3. Submit by 11:59pm BST on October 29th, 2025. We strongly advise submitting your application well before the deadline, as late entries cannot be accepted.