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STORIES OF IDENTITY | The 3rd Edition 2026
Lecce, MUST – Museo Storico della Città di Lecce
DEADLINE FOR SENDING PROPOSAL: September 21, 2026 (11.59 PM your local time)

“Every piece of art tells a story made up of emotions, memories and experiences that are part of the lived of each artist”.

Dr. Carmela Loiacono, Art Historian and Independent Curator, is opening submissions for the International Art Exhibition STORIES OF IDENTITY | The 3rd Edition 2026.

The art exhibition STORIES OF IDENTITY – The 3rd Edition 2026 aims to observe, analyze, and share the stories behind artworks, with the goal of creating a visual narrative, a continuous story in images in constant dialogue with the visitor. Each artwork tells a story composed of emotions, memories, traditions, cultures, and experiences that are part of each artist’s personal journey.
Therefore, artists will be 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. 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.

The selection is open to artists, collectives, and emerging creatives.
Submit your application, sending by e-mail: portfolio, bio, statement and an exhibition proposal to carmelaloiacono.arthistorian@gmail.com

The submission proposal is FREE.
All the proposals will be evaluated based on thematic relevance, artistic quality, originality and exhibition feasibility.
The participation requires an entry fee ONLY for selected artists.

Opportunity Website

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