Details of the Call
Utopian-Identity invites artists and visual thinkers to explore utopian identity as a creative force. We are looking for works,performances, installations, photographs, hybrid works, video art, Sound Art, etc., that transcend the given reality to imagine free and empathetic worlds. The call is open to creatives of all disciplines ready to transform space into a living manifesto of social r-existence.
Utopian Days invites artists and thinkers to explore the concept of identity in an ideal society. We seek works that challenge the present and imagine possible futures.
Open to: Italian and international multidisciplinary artists
Deadlines: Applications must be received by July 20, 2026.
Participation: The call is open to emerging artists and professionals of all nationalities and disciplines, fill out the form on this page.
CALL FOR ARTISTS: UTOPIAN IDENTITY FESTIVAL 2026
Beyond Exposure: Become an icon of International BOOKMAG.
The Utopian Identity Festival opens selections for its next edition.
We seek bold visions, artists who are not afraid to explore contemporary identity.
Why participate?
We decided to break the rules of the market: the artistic direction chose to OFFER THE EXHIBITION SPACE FREE OF CHARGE FOR THE SELECTED WORKS.
We believe that talent should be shown, not rented.
Our Philosophy: Art at the Center
Unlike traditional fairs or exhibitions, we have decided to reduce the participation fee
exhibition. For us, your art has a value that doesn't have to be "rented." Therefore:
• Physical Exhibition at the Festival: FREE.
• Curatorship and Setup: INCLUDED.
No commission on the sale of the works
Utopian Grant
The Utopian Identity editorial board will select 3 artists under 25 for free participation in the exhibition and publication on the BookMag, based solely on artistic merit.
The following Prestigio Editorial Project proposal is applicable only upon acceptance by the Utopian Identity editorial board of the application for membership.
An Editorial Project by Prestigio
Transparency and Collaboration: > Application is free. In case of selection, the artist will not pay the exhibition fee, but a contribution will be requested for the Editorial Service and the International Promotion on BOOKMAG (professional translations, graphics, printing and distribution). Publishing packages start from a base of 350€ and vary based on the desired editorial space.
To ensure eternal documentation and visibility that transcends the confines of the physical exhibition, each selected artist will be featured in the BOOKMAG Utopian Identity Special Festival: a high-quality bilingual art publication (ITA/ENG), distributed in both print and interactive digital formats. FREE FlipBook. The digital BookMag will always be readable on our website www.utopian-identity.art
The BOOKMAG has very high-quality paper (e.g. 170g matte coated), a soft-touch cover and a refe thread binding, it is sent to 100 selected galleries, curators and art advisors in Europe.
What your investment also includes:
• Professional translation of texts into English.
• Digital indexing with direct links to your site/shop.
• Excellent physical documentation for your professional archive.
Who we work
- Site-Specific Installations
- Performance & Live Art
- Video Art & Digital Media
- Author's Photography
- Sound Art & New Music
- Painting & Sculpture
The value of membership
Participating in Utopian Days means exposing your vision to an audience of curators, collectors, and enthusiasts, while ensuring a critical and image space in our BookMag.
Selection criteria
- Originality and utopian vision: the work must reflect a profound search for the identity and future of humanity.
- Cultural impact: preference for work that stimulates social dialogue and philosophical reflection.
- Experimentation: We value the innovative use of contemporary media and languages.
- Conceptual quality: the solidity of the theoretical research underlying the artistic project.
Curatorial Criteria:
Originality of the research, consistency with the Utopian Identity theme, aesthetic quality and technical feasibility.