Open Call for Artists
Embark on a journey beyond the limits of conventional expression! We invite artists from all corners of the creative cosmos to participate in our upcoming exhibition, "Interchange". This open call seeks to celebrate the infinite possibilities within artistic exploration and the boundless realms of human imagination.
Deadline: September 15, 2024
Before applying, carefully read and follow the guidelines before filling out the application form below.
Eligibility
All visual artists over the age of 18 from all artistic disciplines, regardless of medium or style, are invited to apply for our international open call. Images must be original artwork created by the artist and not copies of previously existing works. Each artist or collective can only apply once; subsequent applications will not be considered.
All submissions received in any other way than the following form will be ignored. Participation is free; only the selected artists will be charged a fee to partially cover the awards (list below). Selected artists are free to accept or refuse the fee and consequently the participation.
How to apply
In the form below, you will be asked to attach the following documents:
- 1 image of one of your artworks
- Artwork information
- Short biography
- Artistic statement
Submitting Images
- Artwork images should be labeled as: First Name_Last Name_Title of Art
- Image size should be up to 3.0 MB in JPG format
- Only the artwork should be visible, clear and in focus. Please crop out any background in the images or trademark
- Images must be original work created by the artist
Judging Criteria
The artwork will be judged based on the following criteria: originality, quality, inventiveness, theme interpretation, overall design, creative ability displayed, and media selection. The decision is determined by our internal curatorial staff with the assistance of outside specialists, and it is final and unquestionable.
Based on the quality of each applicant's individual submission as well as the quality of their overall artistic practice, a shortlist of the best artworks will be created.
Awards
The selected artists will participate in the Imagination group exhibition, get a certificate of participation, and get individual promotion on our website, on social media, in our newsletter, and through our community of collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts from across the world. The chosen artists will also have the chance to participate in other initiatives, such as having their biography and other works of art published in a catalogue, having a personal interview posted on our platforms, and receiving a proposal for a long-term partnership with our gallery.
All the services listed above will be carried out upon a fee which will be applied only to selected artists in order to partially cover the cost.
Copyright
The terms and conditions between the artist and Florence Contemporary Gallery are outlined in this Agreement. All artists who wish to enter any competition must consent to the following before submitting their work:
Florence Contemporary Gallery will only use your images for marketing, promotional, and display purposes for any competition on our website. All artists will be considered for any future curatorial projects from Florence Contemporary, including publications, exhibitions, and gallery projects (all displayed images will be credited with their artist name). As part of the exhibition, you, the artist, provide permission for Florence Contemporary Gallery to archive the selected piece. No images will be swapped, sold, or copied. By taking part in the call, the participant implicitly agrees to all the aforementioned terms.