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  • Special Sections

    WORKSHOPS, PERFORMANCES, CHILDREN’S LABS, EVENTS, OBJECTS FOR THE BOOKSHOP, OTHER.

  • Proposals and Projects on Paper

    Beyond the main sections of the Biennale, LUBICA offers the opportunity to take part in special sections dedicated to those who explore paper in innovative and multidisciplinary ways.You can submit a project related to workshops, performances, children’s labs, events, objects for the bookshop, or other initiatives consistent with the philosophy and values of the Biennale.Fill out the form below to present your idea or project.

  • “Real Unreal” – A starting point, not a constraint.

    Participation in the special sections is not bound to the main theme of the Biennale. However, drawing inspiration from “Real Unreal” can be an added value.The theme invites participants to explore the delicate boundary between the real and the unreal — between what we perceive as tangible and what belongs to the realm of dreams, imagination, or artificial construction. It can serve as a creative stimulus, a freely interpretable thread that encourages reflection on how the real and the imaginary intertwine, influence, and transform one another.Whether you choose to follow the theme or not, what matters most is that your proposal expresses something authentic, able to engage with the living material of paper and with the spirit of LUBICA.

  • Admission Requirements

    • Submit an original project
    • Be at least 18 years old

    Important note:
    Applications presenting artworks intended for participation in the main sections of the Biennale will not be considered under this call. This open call refers exclusively to the special categories — namely workshops, performances, children’s labs, events, objects for the bookshop, or other related initiatives.


    Timeline and Application Process

    The open call for LUBICA’s special sections remains open year-round, offering the opportunity to submit projects and ideas even beyond the official Biennale dates.

    However, to take part in LUBICA 2026, applications must be submitted by May 31, 2026. Proposals received after this date may be considered for collateral events or future initiatives connected to the Biennale.

    We strongly encourage applicants to submit their proposals as early as possible: selections are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submissions increase the chance of being included in the official LUBICA 2026 program.


    Questions?

    For any questions or clarifications, please contact:

    • Email: info@luccabiennale.com 
    • Phone: +39 0583 928354 / +39 349 7123926

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  • PROJECT TECHNICAL SHEET

  • Some information about the sections:

    Performance
    Live interventions that engage body, space, and paper in an ephemeral and sensory artistic experience.

    Workshop
    Educational and participatory activities exploring paper as a material or artistic language, through shared practices and creative processes open to the public.

    Kids Lab (Children’s Workshops)
    Educational and creative activities designed for children to discover the potential of paper as a medium for play, learning, and artistic expression.

    Objects for the Bookshop
    Creations, artist’s editions, or design objects centered on paper, conceived for sale or display within LUBICA’s bookshop.

    Events
    Collateral initiatives, talks, meetings, or experiential moments that enrich the Biennale’s program.

    Other
    Proposals not included in the categories listed above but consistent with LUBICA’s philosophy and values, which promote culture, well-being, inclusion, and social sustainability, with a commitment to shared cultural and economic growth.

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  • Intellectual Property

    Without prejudice to intellectual property rights, the submitted proposals may be displayed, photographed, or recorded for the purpose of producing and promoting the event through LUBICA’s official communication channels.Participants guarantee that neither their proposals nor their exhibition infringe any patents or intellectual property rights belonging to third parties. Should any claim arise asserting that a project infringes, in whole or in part, upon patents or other intellectual property rights, the organizer reserves the right to seek compensation from the participant for any damages incurred.The Organizer also reserves the right to use the projects submitted by participants for communication and promotional purposes related to the competition itself or other promotional initiatives, such as exhibitions, events, websites, fairs, and more.

  • Personal Data Protection

    The personal data and artistic material provided by the artist at the time of registration are processed by 9 Muse Impresa Sociale, the organizing body of the Lucca Biennale Cartasia, for the purpose of analyzing, evaluating, and archiving the submitted projects.In accordance with Law No. 675/96 (protection of individuals and other subjects with regard to the processing of personal data), participants are required to give their explicit consent for their personal data to be processed and shared through the official channels of the event, in full compliance with the law. This allows the publication of open call results and the promotion of the selected artist.Consent is necessary to participate in the competition.By registering, participants fully accept the rules and regulations of the open call.

  • BY SUBMITTING THIS FORM, I DECLARE:

    I agree to participate in the open call and authorize the organizing body to disclose and/or publish in print and/or online any data, photos, videos, or other materials related to the event or any associated exhibitions, specifically including the work displayed. I also consent to the processing of my personal data in compliance with Legislative Decree No. 196 of 30/06/2003 and declare that I have been previously informed about the purposes of such processing.
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