CALL FOR ARTISTS: CONTEMPORARY VENICE 2018
ITSLIQUID International Art Show | December 05 2018 – January 11 2019
Extended deadline: November 18, 2018 

ITSLIQUID GROUP, in collaboration with VALORIZZAZIONI CULTURALI | ART-EVENTS and Venice Events, is selecting all interesting photo, painting, video art, installation/sculpture and performance art works to include in the next exhibition:

CONTEMPORARY VENICE 2018 – ITSLIQUID International Art Show, international exhibition of photography, painting, video art, installation/sculpture and performance art, that will be held in Venice, at THE ROOM Contemporary Art Space, from December 05, 2018 to January 11, 2019 at Misericordia Archives, from December 06, 2018 to January 11, 2019 and in other prestigious venues and historical buildings.

 

The participation includes the following services:
– exhibition space dedicated to the artist’s works
– assisting with customs formalities, international shipping and local transport
– assisting in finding accommodation for artist
– the design and the printing of invitation cards, posters
– the global and local press office, publicity, press, banners, totem, etc.
– the realization of the exhibition website and dedicated press releases
– mounting and dismounting of the exhibition
– exhibitions opening event with drinks and food
– a one day dedicated presentation, talk or workshop focusing on the artist’s career
– a dedicated interview published on ITSLIQUID website and spread on our social networks
– providing services and drinks for small meetings at the exhibition places for invited guests

This is the fifth edition of CONTEMPORARY VENICE and last previous editions have been organized in prestigious venues and historical buildings in Venice, like Palazzo Dolfin Bollani, Palazzo Flangini, Palazzo Ca’ Zanardi and THE ROOM Contemporary Art Space, presenting more than 500 selected artists, coming from more than 30 countries from all over the world.

The fifth edition of CONTEMPORARY VENICE will be focused on the theme of IDENTITIES and on the relationship between man, society and contemporary cities. The exhibition will explore the lifestyles and the ways of being that run on a parallel level of our ordinary life. Everyday behaviors are the actual reflection of cities and societies we have created and that have developed a personal identity. This new city character becomes the new order that modifies our everyday life. All artists are invited to reflect on the theme and present works related to it. Extended deadline for applications is November 18, 2018 (11.59 PM of your local time)

The exhibition is organized and curated by Arch. Luca Curci (founder and director of THE ROOM Contemporary Art Space, ITSLIQUID GROUP and LUCA CURCI ARCHITECTS) in partnership with VALORIZZAZIONI CULTURALI | ART-EVENTS at Misericordia Archives, and organized in collaboration with Venice Events at THE ROOM Contemporary Art Space.

Artists, photographers, video makers, architects and performers are invited to submit their works.

The number of works you can submit is unlimited. The participation in the festival requires an entry fee only for selected artworks. Participation open to: artists, architects and designers, associate groups and studios.

Extended deadline for applications is November 18, 2018 (11.59 PM of your local time)

Artists interested in taking part in our shows, are free to be sponsored and supported by institutions, organizations, governments and their representers; the logos of their sponsors will be included in all the communication (digital and print) of the events. Artists are free to take part in one or more of the programmed events.

ABOUT US
ITSLIQUID GROUP is a web based information platform dedicated to worldwide distribution of information about calls for entries, exhibitions and events at some of the world’s leading art galleries, museums and foundations selected. Founded in 2005, ITS LIQUID has already built a readership of more than 200,000 qualified subscribers. Among them architects, designers, artists, collectors, art critics, curators, dealers, and other personalities of the International art, architecture and design world.

ITSLIQUID GROUP includes a section dedicated to international art events’ organization that manages exhibitions of photography, video art, installation and painting; it organizes solo and collective shows, art residencies and international contests. Its object is to use new technologies to globalize the language of art, to connect artists working in every part of the world. Since its beginning, the group has organized more than 150 events all around the world, involving more than 5,000 artists, in more than 60 international venues in Mexico, Poland, Turkey, Argentina, Canada, Italy, Australia, USA, Portugal, Colombia, Croatia, Greece, India, etc. Most of the last events have been realized in museums (CCCB – Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona in Spain, NCCA – National Center for Contemporary Arts in Moscow, etc.), galleries and private foundations.

ITSLIQUID is based on fluidity, motion, connection and accessibility. Making things easy to do.

OUR LOCATIONS

The Misericordia Archives are located in a suggestive and strategic position, within the vivid hub developing around the area of Scuola Grande della Misericordia. Just next to the Misericordia Abbey Church, the archives were recently restored and turned into fascinating multi-functional spaces, with a post-industrial twist, finished with wooden details, rough plaster walls, and concrete floor.
They are provided with an independent access and they are composed by two rooms, which are ready to be used for exhibiting with: professional lightning system, floor heating, walls can be drilled. This space is perfect for temporary exhibitions, cultural events, small cocktails.

THE ROOM Contemporary Art Space, located in San Marco square, in the heart of Venice is available to host solo show and group exhibitions of the most talented emerging and established artists, designers and architects selected by our professional team among the numerous show participation requests.

Overlooking the unique San Marco square, THE ROOM Contemporary Art Space presents a rich program of exhibitions, talks, meetings, workshops and courses about art, architecture, design and fashion with architects, designers, artists, collectors, art critics, curators, dealers, and other personalities of the International art, architecture and design world. Being part of our program is an exciting opportunity to improve your network and get new inspirations.

THE ROOM Contemporary Art Space is a fascinating and prestigious venue where our professional team will be at your disposal to assist you, offering a unique exhibition experience, giving you the opportunity to display your artworks in Venice, one of the most suggestive cities in the art world, and broadening your artistic career and exhibition background.

During our last exhibitions of CONTEMPORARY VENICE

_{Exhibition opening of CONTEMPORARY VENICE at Palazzo Flangini on December 16, 2016 | Image courtesy of Luca Curci}

_{Exhibition opening of CONTEMPORARY VENICE at Palazzo Flangini on December 16, 2016 | Image courtesy of Luca Curci}

_{Exhibition opening of CONTEMPORARY VENICE at THE ROOM on December 06, 2017 | Image courtesy of Luca Curci}

_{Exhibition opening of CONTEMPORARY VENICE at THE ROOM on December 06, 2017 | Image courtesy of Luca Curci}

_{Exhibition opening of CONTEMPORARY VENICE at THE ROOM on December 06, 2017 | Image courtesy of Luca Curci}

_{Exhibition opening of CONTEMPORARY VENICE at Palazzo Flangini on December 15, 2014 |Image courtesy of Nicola Fortunati}

_{Exhibition opening of CONTEMPORARY VENICE at Palazzo Flangini on December 15, 2014 |Image courtesy of Nicola Fortunati}

ITSLIQUID Exhibitions at THE ROOM Contemporary Art Space, Venice

_{Exhibition opening of THE BODY LANGUAGE at THE ROOM on February 09, 2018 | Image courtesy of Luca Curci}

_{Exhibition opening of THE BODY LANGUAGE at THE ROOM on February 09, 2018 | Image courtesy of Luca Curci}

_{Exhibition opening of THE BODY LANGUAGE at THE ROOM on February 09, 2018 | Image courtesy of Luca Curci}

_{Exhibition opening of THE BODY LANGUAGE at THE ROOM on February 09, 2018 | Image courtesy of Luca Curci}

_{Exhibition opening of THE BODY LANGUAGE at THE ROOM on February 09, 2018 | Image courtesy of Luca Curci}

_{Exhibition opening of THE BODY LANGUAGE at THE ROOM on February 09, 2018 | Image courtesy of Luca Curci}

_{Exhibition opening of THE BODY LANGUAGE at THE ROOM on February 09, 2018 | Image courtesy of Luca Curci}

ITSLIQUID Exhibition at Misericordia Archives, Venice

_{Exhibition opening of ELEMENTS at Misericordia Archives on May 09, 2017| Image courtesy of Luca Curci}

_{Exhibition opening of ELEMENTS at Misericordia Archives on May 09, 2017| Image courtesy of Luca Curci}

_{Exhibition opening of ELEMENTS at Misericordia Archives on May 09, 2017| Image courtesy of Luca Curci}

_{Exhibition opening of ELEMENTS at Misericordia Archives on May 09, 2017| Image courtesy of Luca Curci}

_{Exhibition opening of ELEMENTS at Misericordia Archives on May 09, 2017| Image courtesy of Luca Curci}

_{Exhibition opening of ELEMENTS at Misericordia Archives on May 09, 2017| Image courtesy of Luca Curci}

_{Exhibition opening of ELEMENTS at Misericordia Archives on May 09, 2017| Image courtesy of Luca Curci}

_{Exhibition opening of ELEMENTS at Misericordia Archives on May 09, 2017| Image courtesy of Luca Curci}

_{Exhibition opening of ELEMENTS at Misericordia Archives on May 09, 2017| Image courtesy of Luca Curci}

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