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CALL FOR ARTISTS: STORIES OF IDENTITY

Submit a portfolio, bio, artist statement, and exhibition proposal exploring your personal identity and lived experiences for an international group exhibition.

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Deadline: closed Sep 21, 2026
Entry fee: Free
Location: Lecce, MUST - Museo Storico della Città di Lecce

About

Overview

The International Art Exhibition STORIES OF IDENTITY – The 3rd Edition 2026 invites artists, collectives, and emerging creatives to explore and share stories behind their artworks. Each piece should tell a story composed of emotions, memories, traditions, cultures, and experiences that are part of each artist's personal journey, examining identity from psychological, social, and cultural perspectives.

Location

Lecce, MUST - Museo Storico della Città di Lecce

Submission Deadline

September 21, 2026 (11:59 PM your local time)

What to Submit

Portfolio
Bio
Artist statement
Exhibition proposal

Fees

Submission proposal: FREE
Selected artists: entry fee required (amount not specified)
Performance art: FREE for opening of exhibition

Evaluation Criteria

Thematic relevance
Artistic quality
Originality
Exhibition feasibility

Contact

For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.carmelaloiaconoarthistorian.com

Media accepted

all media

Entry fee: The submission proposal is FREE. The participation requires an entry fee ONLY for selected artists. The participation in performance art is FREE only for the opening of the exhibition.
Theme: The exhibition explores personal identity through artworks that tell stories composed of emotions, memories, traditions, cultures, and experiences from each artist's journey, examining identity from psychological, social, and cultural perspectives while engaging with contemporary change.
Eligibility: Open to artists, collectives, and emerging creatives.
Audience: Open to artists, collectives, and emerging creatives.

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