Open Call for I Paint Flowers so They Will Not Die. An exhibition on Frida Kahlo and her heritage in contemporary jewelry

The exhibition will take place in the Galleria Carlo Lucidi from 8/11/24 to 31/01/25.

For this exhibition, we will only consider applications from artists who identify as female. The application must be fully and correctly filled in English or Italian. The list of participating artists will be released on the 15/06/24. After the selection is made, artists will have to accept the general condition and then produce unedited pieces (between 3 and 5) inspired by the life and art of Frida Kahlo.

Conditions

• Applications and exhibitions are free of charge.
• The only condition is that the artwork will have to be wearable.
• The gallery will produce flyers, customized media kits for each artist, press releases, catalogs, and photo shoots.
• The exhibition will be promoted through: newsletter, social media, press office
• Artists will be responsible for the shipping of the pieces.
• Eventually, national and international partners will give special awards.
• Further details will be given to the selected artists after the list will be published.

Key dates:

• 01/04/24 Opening of the applications.
• 30/05/24 Closing the applications.
• 15/06/24 The list of the participants will be released.
• 25/06/24 Contract signed.
• 25/09/24 Sending pictures of the pieces in HD on a white background.
• 08/10/24 Pieces must arrive at the Gallery.
• 08/11/24 Opening of the exhibition.