GENERAL INFO

• What are Eco-Embodied Arts?

Eco-embodied arts are practices that engage the body as a living, sensing part of ecological systems, using perception, movement, and material interaction with place to explore the interdependence between human and more-than-human worlds.

• What is Site-Specific? 

Site-specific art grows from the character of its surroundings, unfolding in dialogue with the textures, history, and life that inhabit that particular site.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE COLLECTIVE EXHIBITION "MEETING YOUR LAND"

• Can I apply if I am not a visual artist? 

Yes.The photo and video works selected can be the result of: individual visual artists' work; individual artists of other disciplines who have experimented with photo and videos; multidisciplinary collaborations and collective groups; documentation of projects led by movement based artists/practitioners, etc. The artist submitting the work can be of any discipline. In the application you please state who holds the copyright for the work.

• Are Eco-Somatic-based works eligible?

Yes. Eco-Somatics is an evolving field, weaving somatic practices with ecological approaches. It connects the felt experience of our bodies with the larger world we inhabit, showing how movement, sensation, and awareness are part of a living ecosystem. It invites us to move, feel, and live with greater connection, responsibility, and care for all life. Here are some relevant articulations of eco-somatic practice offered by ISMETA https://ismeta.org/forums/topic/defining-ecosomatics.

• Are group works and collaborations accepted?

Yes. The works might have been created by a collective of artists of various disciplines including embodied artists. Please ensure that intellectual property rights are clearly defined and respected.

• Are you offering a fee to the exhibiting artists?

This exhibition is organised on an unfunded, voluntary basis by the curators, organisers, and selection committee. For this reason, we are not able to offer a fee to the selected artist for this edition of the project. Selected works will be submitted digitally, with production and printing costs covered by the hosting organisation.

• How is the selection and curation process inclusive? 

We recognise that access and representation to artistic opportunities is not equal. We welcome submissions from artists of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences, including artists from the global majority, LGBTQIA+ communities, artists with disabilities or neurodivergence, people of different genders, ages, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, other underrepresented or marginalised groups, and those working outside traditional or academic frameworks. If you have specific access needs in order to apply or participate, you are welcome to contact us, and we will do our best to support your participation

SUBMISSION MATERIAL FOR THE COLLECTIVE EXHIBITION "MEETING YOUR LAND"

• How should images be sent?

Images should be sent in low resolution through the application form. Selected images will be then requested to be sent in high resolution for printing. 

• Are any fees charged to participating artists?

No. This event is organized on a voluntary base and printing costs are covered by the organizations with donations and sponsors. 

• Can I decide how my images will be printed and presented?  

The size of each selected image is decided by the Curatorial Committee, as the exhibition adapts to each Venue. Some images can be projected rather than being printed in order to have less ecological impact.

• Will I get the printed images back after the event?

The images will be kept by Sicularte Cultural Association for eventual future iterations of the exhibition. Any future presentations will be done in agreement with the artists.

• Should I send the full video or the link to the video?

Audiovisual material should be submitted only as a link to the work. 

MULTI-VENUE EXHIBITION "MEETING YOUR LAND

• Is the multi-venue collective exhibition happening simultaneously in the different venues?

Yes, the exhibition will be presented simultaneously in all venues.

• Are the artists presented in all venues?

The exhibition is conceived as a distributed, site-responsive project unfolding across multiple locations. Each artwork is carefully placed in a venue that best suits its ecological, spatial, and conceptual context, enhancing the dialogue with place and impact of the artist’s practice.

• Can I show up at the exhibition ?

Yes, absolutely you can come to visit the exhibitions at your own expenses. 

RESIDENCY

• Can I stay a shorter period?

Only, if you join the Residency at your own expenses. If you are selected for the funded Creative Europe Residency, you should stay the whole period (21 days: from 1st to 21st July 2026)

• As Italian artist can I join the residency?

 Yes, you can join the Residency and stay a shorter period, but at your own expenses (50€ per day for accommodation and food + pay your own travel).

• I am an Italian artist not living in Italy but in one of the Creative Europe Country. Can I apply for the Funded Residency?

Yes, but you need to provide legal documents as proof of your residency in that Country.

• Is the Location in Catania city centre?

The Residency takes place around villages, located on the slopes of Etna Volcano, 40 minutes by bus from Catania city centre. 

• How far is the Residency from the sea?

The villages of the Residency are about 30 min by bus away from the sea.

• Are villages at the foot of Etna Volcano safe?

Villages at the foot of Etna are safe even if the Etna is an active Volcano.