The Spirit of the Times
Organization:
Associazione "SIVIERA Arte"
Location
International
, XX
Entry Fee
Free Entry
Deadline
March 8, 2026
Exhibition
Apr 24
- May 10, 2026
The art competition “The Spirit of the Times” is organized by the “SIVIERA Arte” Association (Verbania, Italy) and aims to select two-dimensional works (no 3D) that interpret the proposed theme through diverse personal languages, styles, and approaches.
The call is open to artists working in the field of Contemporary Art. Each participant may submit a maximum of 2 works.
A judging panel will select 6 works. The selected artists will have the opportunity to exhibit in the 4th edition of the collective exhibition “Incontriamoci in Villa Simonetta – La Collettiva delle Collettive,” which will take place in Verbania (Italy) from April 24, 2026, to May 10, 2026.
Format
Width of the work: minimum 30 cm – maximum 100 cm
Height of the work: minimum 30 cm – maximum 170 cm
Accepted supports: canvas, panel, primed paper, rigid boards
Technique of Execution / Medium
The technique is free; by way of example, and not exhaustively, it may include: oil, acrylic, tempera, watercolor, fiber art, collage, bas-relief, etc.
A frame is not mandatory; if present, it must be included within the specified dimensions.
Works must be equipped with hanging hardware, ready for display.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
No later than 08/03/2026, participants must send the following documentation to the email address [email protected]:
Completed and signed registration form (Art. 14 of this Call for Entries)
For each work submitted:
o 1 general photograph
o 2 detail photographs
Brief description of the work / interpretative key (max 500 characters, spaces included)
Artist’s biography (max 800 characters, spaces included)
Copy of the bank payment for the participation fee
The absence of even one of the required documents at the time of submission will result in automatic exclusion from the competition.
TERMS AND DEADLINES:
Submission period: 01/01/2026 – 08/03/2026
Jury evaluation: 08/03/2026 – 15/03/2026
Results announcement: 16/03/2026 – 20/03/2026
Shipping of works to the organizers: 20/03/2026 – 15/04/2026
Exhibition: 24/04/2026 – 10/05/2026
Inauguration: 24/04/2026 at 5:00 PM
Return of works: 11/05/2026 – 15/06/2026
PRIZES AND RECOGNITIONS:
6 works will be selected for participation in the 4th edition of the collective exhibition “Incontriamoci in Villa Simonetta.”
Each selected artist will be guaranteed:
• A catalog of the exhibition, delivered at the end of the show
• Publication of images of the works on the exhibition’s official social media channels
• Promotion of the event through local and online information channels
The call is open to artists working in the field of Contemporary Art. Each participant may submit a maximum of 2 works.
A judging panel will select 6 works. The selected artists will have the opportunity to exhibit in the 4th edition of the collective exhibition “Incontriamoci in Villa Simonetta – La Collettiva delle Collettive,” which will take place in Verbania (Italy) from April 24, 2026, to May 10, 2026.
Format
Width of the work: minimum 30 cm – maximum 100 cm
Height of the work: minimum 30 cm – maximum 170 cm
Accepted supports: canvas, panel, primed paper, rigid boards
Technique of Execution / Medium
The technique is free; by way of example, and not exhaustively, it may include: oil, acrylic, tempera, watercolor, fiber art, collage, bas-relief, etc.
A frame is not mandatory; if present, it must be included within the specified dimensions.
Works must be equipped with hanging hardware, ready for display.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
No later than 08/03/2026, participants must send the following documentation to the email address [email protected]:
Completed and signed registration form (Art. 14 of this Call for Entries)
For each work submitted:
o 1 general photograph
o 2 detail photographs
Brief description of the work / interpretative key (max 500 characters, spaces included)
Artist’s biography (max 800 characters, spaces included)
Copy of the bank payment for the participation fee
The absence of even one of the required documents at the time of submission will result in automatic exclusion from the competition.
TERMS AND DEADLINES:
Submission period: 01/01/2026 – 08/03/2026
Jury evaluation: 08/03/2026 – 15/03/2026
Results announcement: 16/03/2026 – 20/03/2026
Shipping of works to the organizers: 20/03/2026 – 15/04/2026
Exhibition: 24/04/2026 – 10/05/2026
Inauguration: 24/04/2026 at 5:00 PM
Return of works: 11/05/2026 – 15/06/2026
PRIZES AND RECOGNITIONS:
6 works will be selected for participation in the 4th edition of the collective exhibition “Incontriamoci in Villa Simonetta.”
Each selected artist will be guaranteed:
• A catalog of the exhibition, delivered at the end of the show
• Publication of images of the works on the exhibition’s official social media channels
• Promotion of the event through local and online information channels