Rome Is Waiting for Your Work — Open Call: Rome International Art Exhibition 2026

In an artist's career, "where you have exhibited" is never just a line on a résumé — it is proof of recognition within the international art world. In winter 2026, DE Global Art Agency, together with the French association ALEA, will present the Rome International Art Exhibition 2026 in the heart of Rome, Italy. Applications are now open to artists of all nationalities. One artwork per artist.

Exhibition Overview

• Venue: La Casa Internazionale delle Donne di Roma, Rome, Italy

• Dates: November 3 (Tue) – November 8 (Sun), 2026

• Institutional Support: Embassy of Japan in Italy; Pentel Italia S.p.A.

• Format: Non-commercial international exhibition focused on building verifiable international exhibition credentials, with an on-site audience choice award

Why This Exhibition

Held at a prestigious cultural venue in central Rome with the support of the Embassy of Japan in Italy and Pentel Italia, this exhibition offers a formal international credential — one that can be verified and recognized by academic institutions, organizations, and the professional art world.

Admission is selective: all works must pass review by our committee before exhibition. This is not an open-wall group show, but a credible, juried international exhibition record. As a non-commercial exhibition, the environment is professional and focused — ideal for students preparing academic portfolios, educators seeking professional development credentials, and artists building an international career.

What Is Included

• Official exhibition at an internationally recognized venue in central Rome

• Media coverage in Italy and in Traditional Chinese media in Taiwan

• Audience Choice Awards (Grand Prize, Excellence Prize, Special Prize), with winning works featured on the official exhibition platform

• Official certificate of participation, plus institutional certification documents for academic or professional use

• Professionally produced exhibition catalogue, distributed on-site to international visitors, collectors, and dealers

• Full international installation, de-installation, and logistics coordinated by our professional team

• Artists are welcome to travel to Rome with our team for the opening (travel arrangements available separately)

Categories

A Painting / 2D ｜ B Illustration ｜ C Paper Cutting ｜ D String Art ｜ E Mixed Media & Others ｜ F Sculpture / Craft / Decorative Art ｜ G Photography ｜ H Ink Painting ｜ I Calligraphy

Specifications

Maximum 40 × 40 × 40 cm (including frame), under 18 kg, movable by one person. 2D works must be presented as unframed stretched canvas or mounted board, with a hanging cord attached to the back. Digital and design works are welcome, printed on stretched canvas.

Participation Fee

NT$48,000 per work (excl. tax); NT$50,400 including 5% tax. The fee covers exhibition in Rome, international installation and logistics coordination, catalogue production and international distribution, official certificates, media coverage in Italy and Taiwan, and award eligibility. (International shipping is coordinated by the organizer and billed at cost; personal travel expenses are not included.)

Key Dates

• Application deadline: August 15, 2026 (Sat)

• Payment deadline: August 21, 2026 (Fri)

• Artwork delivery: by August 26, 2026 (Wed)

• Exhibition in Rome: November 3–8, 2026

After submission, a confirmation notice will be sent by email, followed by the official Exhibition Agreement. Participation is confirmed upon signed agreement and full payment.

Apply Now

Applications close August 15. Places are limited and subject to committee review.

👉 Full guidelines & application: https://www.deglobalart-alea.com/italyopencall2026