Open-call: Exploding Appendix Dossier 2.0 “Manifestos for the city”

 We are creating an anthology of new manifestoes for the city.

Theme
The broad theme for our anthology is tied to the idea of the city, generally. But, more specifically, to the city of Brighton. We want our thinking to circle around the relationship between avant-garde work and the city in which we live. This relationship can be one of love, lament, of anger, or a mixture of feelings. However, the theme of the city/Brighton is meant to be a general springboard for your manifesto, and we strongly recommend for you to be as creative as you like with this suggestion.

Format 

The manifestoes can be in whatever form you think appropriate: prose, verse, aphorism, photography, illustration, instruction manual — you name it… we’d love for you to go inside and outside the bounds of so-called acceptability. Multimedia submissions are also encouraged, as we’re looking to have an online anthology as well as a printed codex, or series of pamphlets (dependent on participation numbers).

Deadline

The provisional deadline for this is the 11.59pm (GMT) 30th January 2026. We will also be hosting some workshops and get togethers, lunches, and fundraisers for anyone thinking about contributing. So stay tuned! 

Who can submit?

This open call is open to everyone who is based or connected to Brighton, UK in any way.

Guidelines of submission

– You can submit up to 20 images in JPEG format.

– For any multimedia submissions, we require this to be uploaded online so the public can access it without having to log in. You will be required to share the link with us if your submission is successful.

– Poetry: max 1000 words

– Writing: maximum is 2000 words

Will you get paid for your submission?
Unfortunately, we cannot currently offer money for submissions. The idea is that the dossier will be digital, but if we get it printed, we will give you a free copy of it.

How to submit

You can send us your submission via this Google Form.

This is an exciting opportunity to get your artistic, creative, or political aims published!

You can have a look at our first dossier here.
If you have any questions, please contact Chris at cd405@sussex.ac.uk