“Every piece of art is the fruit of human expression and the creativity of the individual artist.”
Update: Application deadline extended to November 27, 2026.
call for artists
CREACTION 2026 – The 2nd Edition explores the mind, body, and movement that underpin the creative act of every artist.
The exhibition investigates creativity not as a static given, but as a dynamic action: a necessary encounter—and clash—between the artist’s inner universe and external reality. To create is to inhabit a constant state of tension; it is the threshold where pure intuition meets the rigor of technique, where emotion engages with reflection, and where the chaos of the imagination finds its synthesis in form.
Every work of art is the visible trace of this struggle—at once physical and conceptual. It is an action that the artist does not confine within the walls of their studio, but rather extends to the streets, the landscape, the intricacies of society, or the fluid territories of the digital realm.
Through the use of expressive media—color, light, sound, the body, or the spoken word—an inner urgency claims space and transforms into an emotional message, capable of resonating with anyone who pauses to observe.
For this second edition, artists are invited to reflect on the concept of creativity, beginning with the relationship between the external world and their own inner world—an invitation to draw inspiration from a dualism defined by both differences and resonances, capable of generating the action needed to unlock new, possible horizons.
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HOW TO APPLY
Who Can Apply: Artists and collectives, both Italian and international, working in painting, photography, sculpture, video art, installation and performance art.
Submission guidelines
Applicants should provide
- Artist statement / biography (max 250 words).
- Artwork description (max 300 words), including title, year, medium, dimensions, and any technical/logistical requirements.
- Visual or video documentation of the video art, and performance (high-resolution images, video links or digital files).
- Portfolio or website link (if available).
- Artists may be sponsored or supported by institutions, organizations, governments, or representatives. Sponsor logos will be included in all exhibition communication (digital and print).
Free proposals
A participation fee is required only for selected artists
- The fee will be communicated after selection, and it will depend on the size of the selected works and dedicated curatorial services.
- The participation for performance art is free during the opening of the exhibition. (All the details and methods will be discussed after the selection process).
- Please note. Only artists who successfully pass the selection process will receive an official notification via email.
DEADLINE EXTENDED: NOVEMBER 27, 2026
(11:59 PM – your local time)
Only artists who successfully pass the selection process will receive an official notification via e-mail.
Benefits
Selected Artists Receive
- Global Visibility: Digital & print press office, dedicated post, critical review, online catalogue.
- Venue & Setup: Showcase at Casa Cava (Matera). Mounting and dismonting are meticulously handled with professional care.
- Artist Support: Logistics, assistance, shipping guidance.
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