Call for Artists | Lecce, Italy | Dr. Carmela Loiacono, Art Historian & Independent Curator
Submit a portfolio, bio, artist statement, and exhibition proposal exploring your identity and personal stories for an international group exhibition.
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- 58 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Location
- MUST – Museo Storico della Città di Lecce, Lecce, Italy
About
Overview
STORIES OF IDENTITY – The 3rd Edition 2026 is an international art exhibition aiming to observe, analyze, and share the stories behind artworks, creating a visual narrative in constant dialogue with the visitor. The exhibition will provide an opportunity to connect stories, communities, and territories, with the city of Lecce acting as a crossroads to experiment with new models of artistic, cultural, and social dialogue.
Eligibility
The selection is open to artists, collectives, and emerging creatives.
Theme
Artists are invited to tell their own stories, exploring their identity from psychological, social, and cultural perspectives, starting from the most hidden corners of their soul and touching upon everyday life. All selected works will be stories of identity, capable of confronting and engaging with the changes of the contemporary world, absorbing its influence while preserving their own uniqueness.
Submission Requirements
- Portfolio
- Bio
- Artist statement
- Exhibition proposal
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: September 21, 2026 (11:59 PM your local time)
Fees
The submission proposal is free. Participation requires an entry fee only for selected artists. The participation in performance art is free only for the opening of the exhibition.
Selection Criteria
All proposals will be evaluated based on thematic relevance, artistic quality, originality, and exhibition feasibility.
Contact
For more information, visit www.carmelaloiaconoarthistorian.com or email [email protected]
- Entry fee
- Submission proposal is free; participation fee required only for selected artists.
- Theme
- The exhibition explores stories of identity from psychological, social, and cultural perspectives. Each artwork tells a story composed of emotions, memories, traditions, cultures, and experiences that are part of each artist's personal journey.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists, collectives, and emerging creatives.
- Contact
- [email protected]
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