CALL FOR ARTISTS
ROME EXPERIMENTAL VIDEO AND PERFORMING ART FESTIVAL 2026
December 09 – 20, 2026
Deadline: August 31, 2026

ITSLIQUID Group is proud to announce the official selection for ROME EXPERIMENTAL VIDEO AND PERFORMING ART FESTIVAL 2026. Dedicated to showcasing the most innovative languages in video and performance art, the festival will take place in Rome at ITSLIQUID Art Space – Trastevere from December 09 to December 20, 2026, during the 19th edition of ROME INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR 2026.

Curated by Luca Curci, in collaboration with the Curatorial Board of ITSLIQUID Group, the festival brings together creators working across video art, performance art, sculpture, and installation, offering a platform for experimental practices that challenge traditional formats and explore new forms of perception and presence.

Since 2001, ITSLIQUID Group has organised over 350 international events, engaging more than 10,000 artists across over 60 global venues. Its initiatives have featured prestigious museums like the CCCB – Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona in Spain, the NCCA – National Center for Contemporary Arts in Moscow, the MuMo – Museum Montanelli in Prague, and at the MUST Museum in Lecce, in addition to numerous galleries and private foundations. Thanks to its partnership with Sedition, ITSLIQUID has presented masters such as Bill Viola and Refik Anadol, offering high-level opportunities for young, mid-career, and renowned artists.

To join the selection, fill out the form below

The exhibition focuses on the concept of Alchemical Flow, an immersive exploration of the invisible threads that connect our physical existence with the environments we inhabit. In the spirit of mindfulness, this edition treats digital and performing art as a modern form of “alchemy,” capable of transmuting the chaotic stimulation of the contemporary age into a profound state of balance and resonance.

The festival investigates the human experience through three interconnected realms: BODIES, the alchemy of the self, exploring the body as a temple of breath and movement; PLACES, the alchemy of the environment, analyzing how our surroundings shape our emotional well-being; and SPACES, the alchemy of the mind, navigating virtual and metaphysical dimensions to find inner stillness. The human body is conceived as a changing system that connects us with other bodies and spaces, acting as a strong communication system to perceive and transform the surrounding reality.

The call is open to performers, dancers, video artists, filmmakers, sculptors, and installation artists interested in developing visionary artistic research within an international contemporary context. Through this immersive experience inside the complex labyrinths of our consciousness, artists are called to reveal the “Alchemical Flow” that guides humankind toward a deeper connection with the self and the world.

Deadline for applications is August 31, 2026 (11.59 PM your local time)

To take part in the selection, send your works submissions with a CV/biography, some still images (for video art) and links to videos/performances via e-mail to info@itsliquid.com or fill out the form below

ITSLIQUID Group has produced to date more than 350 exhibitions worldwide and many impressive art and architecture festivals during the Venice Biennale. Among the last great shows, SURFACES Festival, ANIMA MUNDI ART FAIR, BORDERS Art Fair, seven editions of BARCELONA CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR, 17 editions of CONTEMPORARY VENICE, 17 editions of ROME INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR and 23 editions of VENICE INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR, presenting more than 10,000 talented artists, from the emerging to the iconic.

Ever since 2001, ITSLIQUID Group has presented a high-quality selection of collective and solo shows in several locations worldwide, creating a unique opportunity to exchange new ideas and increase and develop the dialogue with a network of art professionals. Making contemporary art accessible to all.

ITSLIQUID Group continues to shape international art experiences, building a solid platform to exhibit, grow, and gain visibility within contemporary culture, while supporting and promoting the creative journey of each participant. Our projects are designed to encourage dialogue and experimentation, offering space for both emerging and established talents.

Deadline for applications is August 31, 2026 (11.59 PM your local time)

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

Artists interested in taking part in our shows are free to be sponsored and supported by institutions, organisations, governments and their representatives; the sponsors’ information will be included in all the communication of the event.

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Katharina Gross, Austria ★★★★★
“ITSLIQUID GROUP provides a great platform for artists to connect with a global audience and showcase their work in prestigious venues. It has been a real pleasure working with your team. Everything was well-organised, and the process was smooth and professional. I am very happy with how everything came together and look forward to collaborating again in the future. Thank you for the opportunity!“

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Sonai J., Portugal ★★★★★
“In my view, ITSLIQUID GROUP plays a pivotal role in today’s contemporary art landscape, particularly in its dedication to promoting voices that are introspective, daring, and emotionally driven. What distinguishes ITSLIQUID is not merely its international presence, but its sensitivity to the artists themselves – to their journeys, internal narratives, and unconventional languages. It is a platform that does not impose a singular aesthetic or trend, but instead embraces diversity in expression, from conceptual experimentation to deeply personal and autobiographical practices. I see ITSLIQUID as an important intersection between emerging and established artists. It acts as a bridge – connecting geographical and cultural distances, while creating a global dialogue grounded in authenticity.“

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Fosca Esposito, Italy ★★★★★
“I think ITSLIQUID is a very good platform because it supports unknown artists and gives them the opportunity to be seen. It’s also a bold move because they believe in people solely by looking at their works, without following trends. I thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity! It has been a great pleasure collaborating with you, and I hope to be part of your future events.“

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ABOUT US

ITSLIQUID is a web-based information platform, founded in 2001 by Luca Curci, dedicated to the worldwide distribution of information about calls for entries, exhibitions and events at some of the world’s leading art galleries, museums and foundations selected. ITSLIQUID has already built a readership of more than 300.000 qualified subscribers. Among them are architects, designers, artists, collectors, art critics, curators, dealers, and other personalities of the International art, architecture and design world. It provides advertising services, press office services for events and projects, articles and specials published on the website, and media partnership services.

During the last 20 years, ITSLIQUID Group has become a cultural hub between creatives, exhibition spaces and art lovers. Among our international partners, Art Now Fair, Art Vancouver, Design Tokyo, INDEX Qatar, INDEX Saudi, The Big 5 Construct Dubai, The Big 5 Construct Qatar, Photo LA Los Angeles and international magazines like Art Style. ITSLIQUID Group supports some of the most important non-profit organizations, like UNFCCC – United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, SSCS – Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, One Tree Planted, The Ocean CleanUp and Plastic Oceans, with the goal to increase public awareness about environmental issues. Click here to find out more.

ITSLIQUID GROUP includes a section dedicated to the organization of international art events, managing exhibitions of painting, photography, video art, installation and performance; it organizes solo and collective shows, art residencies and international contests. Its object is to use new technologies to globalize the language of art, and to connect artists working in every part of the world.

ITSLIQUID Group manages a variety of art spaces all over the world; among them, Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello in Venice and different historical buildings, ELEMENTS Contemporary Art Space in the London city centre and other partners worldwide. Since 2001, ITSLIQUID Group has organized over 350 international events, engaging more than 10,000 artists across over 60 global venues. Its initiatives have featured prestigious museums like the CCCB – Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona in Spain, the NCCA – National Center for Contemporary Arts in Moscow, the MuMo – Museum Montanelli in Prague, and at the MUST Museum in Lecce, in addition to numerous galleries and private foundations. Thanks to its partnership with Sedition, ITSLIQUID has presented masters such as Bill Viola and Refik Anadol, offering high-level opportunities for young, mid-career, and renowned artists.

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

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