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title: Identity
description: "International open call on the theme of Identity: selected artists get a month-long online exhibition and a 2-6 page spread in Collect Art's print and digital magazines."
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status: closed
createdAt: "2026-09-04"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Open call
organization: Collect Art
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/collect-art
deadline: "2026-09-26"
location: Palermo
isOnline: true
compensationRange: No application fee; published/selected artists are featured in a month-long online exhibition and a 2-6 page magazine spread (print and digital), plus possible inclusion in an artist book. A 55 EUR participation fee applies only if accepted.
disciplines:
  - painting
  - drawing
  - collage
  - illustration
  - photography
  - sculpture
  - ceramics
  - textile
  - assemblage
  - fiber art
  - paper art
  - printmaking
  - 3d digital art
  - glass art
  - metalwork
  - mixed media
  - digital art
  - textiles
  - installation
  - 3D digital art
---

# Identity

**Hosted by:** Collect Art

**Type:** Open call | **Location:** Palermo | **Deadline:** September 26, 2026

## About This Program

> "Identity"

Collect Art is thrilled to invite artists to a new international open call, in which applicants are invited to explore the theme of IDENTITY and its many possible meanings.

In a world ruled by the law of appearance, of social media, of globalization, what is the value of our personal fingerprint, taste, history, thoughts? What better than art can portray the singularity of one soul, or the risk of it being broken apart by the dominance of standardization?

Open to artists worldwide, aged 18 and above, working in various media, including painting, drawing, collage, installation, illustration, photography, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, assemblage, fiber art, paper art, printmaking, 3D digital art, glass art, metalwork, and more.

The theme of the online exhibition & edition is Identity.

We encourage artists from all backgrounds and visual disciplines to depict either their most personal, authentic artistic representation of their “self”, or their own interpretations of “identity”, whatever aspect of it resonates the most with their uniqueness. What is it that defines your condition today, as an artist, as a human, as a part of your community or as an individual detached from it?

Selected artists will have the privilege of being showcased in a month-long online exhibition and will receive a 2-6 page spread in both print and digital magazines. This feature will include a biography, an artist statement, an interview, a website link, and 2-10 featured artworks. Moreover, all published artists will receive a complimentary digital issue of the magazine, which will be actively promoted on our website and social media platforms. Additionally, artists will receive a link to order the printed version of the magazine.

Moreover, the curatorial team will select a few exceptional artists for inclusion in their upcoming book edition titled '101 Contemporary Artists and More...'

### Requirements for the submission

Up to 12 photos, details of the work (title, medium, size, year, description is optional), brief biography, artist statement (min 100 words each), website, and social media links.

### Deadline

September 26, 2026

### Application Fee

No Fee. The participation fee is 55 EUR (in case of acceptance).

### How to Apply

Send us the required files and information at: info@collectartwork.org

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** painting, drawing, collage, illustration, photography, sculpture, ceramics, textile, assemblage, fiber art, paper art, printmaking, 3d digital art, glass art, metalwork, mixed media, digital art, textiles, installation, 3D digital art
- **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old
- **Note:** Open to artists worldwide, aged 18 and above, working in various media, including painting, drawing, collage, installation, illustration, photography, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, assemblage, fiber art, paper art, printmaking, 3D digital art, glass art, metalwork, and more.

### Additional Requirements

- Up to 12 photos of artwork
- Details of each work (title, medium, size, year; description optional)
- Brief biography
- Artist statement (min 100 words)
- Website link
- Social media links

## Compensation & Benefits

No application fee; published/selected artists are featured in a month-long online exhibition and a 2-6 page magazine spread (print and digital), plus possible inclusion in an artist book. A 55 EUR participation fee applies only if accepted.

No fee is required to apply. If an artist is selected, a participation fee of 55 EUR applies. Selected artists receive a 2-6 page spread in print and digital magazines including a biography, artist statement, interview, website link, and 2-10 featured artworks, a complimentary digital issue of the magazine, and a link to order the printed version. A few exceptional artists may also be chosen for inclusion in the upcoming book '101 Contemporary Artists and More...'

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 4, 2026
- **Deadline:** September 26, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** info@collectartwork.org

## How to Apply