biblioteca invisibile

BIBLIOTECA INVISIBILE

International Open Call for Artists

MEDIT.A – Mediterraneo Arte | Siracusa, Italy

Deadline: 20 February 2027

THE OPEN CALL

MEDIT.A – Mediterraneo Arte launches Biblioteca Invisibile, an international contemporary art

project that explores the Mediterranean as a shared space of memory, identity, migration, cultural

heritage and exchange.

The project brings together artists from Italy, Africa and the wider Mediterranean, creating a

collective artistic narrative in which different cultures, generations and artistic languages can meet.

The exhibition will take place in Siracusa, Sicily, from June to December 2027, at the Palazzo del

Governo di Siracusa.

THE THEME

Artists are invited to interpret the Mediterranean as a space of relationships, memories and cultural

exchanges.

The central concept is the artist's book, understood not as a traditional publication, but as

an autonomous artwork and narrative device.

We are looking for works that explore, through contemporary artistic languages:

• memory and identity;

• belonging and migration;

• intangible cultural heritage;

• languages and traditions;

• cultural exchange and contamination;

• dialogue between different territories and communities.

WHO CAN APPLY

The Open Call is open to:

• emerging contemporary artists;

• independent artists;

• independent artistic collectives.

Particular attention will be given to artists from Africa, Italy and the wider Mediterranean

region.ARTISTIC LANGUAGES

The following media are accepted:

• painting;

• sculpture;

• photography;

• video art;

• installation;

• new media;

• mixed media;

• experimental practices.

One artwork per artist.

No size restrictions

Video works: duration between 3 and 5 minutes.

SELECTION

The artworks will be evaluated by an international jury composed of 7 professionals, including

curators, art historians, critics and cultural professionals.

The selection will consider:

• artistic quality and originality;

• strength of the artistic research;

• conceptual coherence;

• ability to address themes of memory, identity and intercultural dialogue;

• relationship between the artwork and the Mediterranean and African cultural context.

Approximately 22–40 artists will be selected.

PREMIO BIBLIOTECA INVISIBILE

The Jury will award three prizes to three artists will receive the Premio Biblioteca Invisibile:

AWARDS An international Jury of 7 members will award three prizes (one prize per artist): 1st Prize – €2,000 (acquisition prize): the artwork becomes part of the permanent collection of the Museo del Mediterraneo 2nd Prize – Artist residency with on-site production and a 30-day solo exhibition at Leucò Art Gallery ETS 3rd Prize – €500 and a dedicated artist page on the MEDIT.A website

The prize includes:

A solo exhibition at Leucò Art Gallery ETS in Siracusa, Italy, lasting approximately 30 days.

The Award aims to enhance and internationalise the artist's career and to foster new relationships

within the MEDIT.A cultural network.

APPLICATION

The application must include:

• CV;• portfolio;

• artist statement;

• technical sheet of the submitted artwork;

• images and/or video;

• completed application form.

Application fee: €35

Shipping costs, customs duties, return and insurance of the artwork are the responsibility of the

selected artist.

Applications must be submitted by email to:

opencalleuco@gmail.com

https://medit-a.org

KEY DATES

Open Call: 1 September – 20 February 2027

Selection: March 2027

Announcement of selected artists: 27 March 2027

Artwork shipment: 5 April 2027

Exhibition opening: 19 June 2027

Project conclusion: 30 December 2027

MEDIT.A – MEDITERRANEO ARTE

Biblioteca Invisibile is the inaugural project of MEDIT.A – Mediterraneo Arte, an international

programme dedicated to contemporary art, intercultural dialogue and cultural cooperation between

Italy, Africa and the wider Mediterranean.

The project forms part of a long-term process aimed at the creation of a future Museum of the

Mediterranean.

The artwork may be donated by the artist and, in that case, will become part of the permanent

collection of the new MEDIT.A Museum.