2025 "L'arte della Pesca...la Pesca nell'arte" (Art of Fishing...Fishing in Art)

The 2025 "L'arte della Pesca – La Pesca nell'Arte" (Art of Fishing – Fishing in Art) is an international juried art exhibition presented by the Italian Fly-Fishing School (SIM) and the Italian International Museum of Flyfishing "Stanislao Kuckiewicz." Artists are invited to submit 2D or 3D work in any style or genre with subject matter relating to fish, fishing, fly-fishing, fly-tying, or aquatic environments and landscapes. The exhibition is the 24th edition of this established show.

Entry deadline is May 10, 2025. Entry fee is $25.00. Artists may submit 1-4 images. The exhibition runs from June 22 to September 30, 2025, with an opening reception on June 21, 2025 at 10:00 am at the International Fly-Fishing Museum in Castel di Sangro, Abruzzo, Italy, in conjunction with the SIM Fly Festival and World Fly Fishing Day. Artwork must be received or dropped off by June 6, 2025. The suggested last shipping date is May 30, 2025. Jurying results will be announced May 15, 2025.

Attendance is not required. Attending artists will be offered dining and lodging during the SIM Fly Festival (June 19-23, 2025: check-in June 19, check-out June 23, 4 nights stay with 5 days food). Artists who donate work to the museum's permanent collection may have lodging provided for an accompanying guest. Attending artists may sell additional artwork during the event without commission fees; 20% of sales of exhibition pieces will be retained for exhibition expenses. Artists are encouraged to demonstrate their techniques at the event.

All 2D work must be wired and ready for hanging; sawtooth or clip hangers and screws are not allowed. Works on paper must be covered with Plexiglass if glazing is used; glass framing is not permitted. The organizers reserve the right to exclude work presenting complex exhibition problems and will issue a refund of the entry price in such cases.

Awards: First Prize – room and board for two at 2026 SIM Fly Festival and winning image featured on wine bottle label; Second Prize – room and board for one at 2026 SIM Fly Festival and framed salmon fly; Third Prize – room and board for one at 2026 SIM Fly Festival and framed salmon fly. Evaluation criteria: quality of work, originality, adherence to theme and guidelines, and overall presentation.

Shipping subsidy of €100 for EU artists and €150 for non-EU artists toward international shipping, insurance, and duty costs is provided through FedEx. Contact [email protected] or +39 335 81 04 394 for questions or technical assistance.