Vital balance: limits, boundaries. thresholds
We are finite creatures but infinity passes through us. We belong to it. We can only establish temporary, ephimeral and porous boundaries.
We are not defined by limits, but by balances.
Precarious balances, which are always unstable and ever-shifting.
From a diachronic perspective, what changes is our awareness of the extension of these limits: from Socrates’ “Know thyself” to Nietzsche’s Übermensch, from classical to quantum physics, from biology to ecology of mind, from Greek democracy to post-modern bureaucratic administrations.
Today more than ever, balance and awareness are undermined by the rapid process of transformation and redefinition of what is finite. Inside the human being, in the exploration of the resources of our body and our brain that are yet to be discovered. Externally, in their extension through technology.
From the interaction of these two processes, countless vital balances and imbalances come to light, which can be appreciated in individuals, in a given moment and place, but also in society and all its aspects, and in communication and politics.
Poetry, art, science, communication, each one of us: what balances and imbalances do we experience?
What is your compass to navigate between Universes and Multiverses and not get lost?
What place do technology and creativity occupy in your life?
Are you an artist? A researcher? A volunteer? Are you a member of a group or association?
All kinds of contemporary artworks and performances are acceptable:
- theatre, dancing, contemporary music;
- street theatre and circus;
- visual arts, video, painting, sculpture, photography and illustration.
Call for Performing Artists 2020
Plays, performances and workshops
All participants will be paid for their participation to the Festival, after the submission of an invoice. The payment amount will be specifically established on a case-by-case basis.
Other expenses linked to organization (f.e. SIAE, promotion, comunication) will be paid by the Festival.
All participants are guaranteed conventions for the accomodation and inland transfers. Moreover, their names will be in all our promotional material and they will be given the opportunity to enjoy all the activities of the Festival at a special price.
For any extra expenses, we can provide participants with the necessary certificates so that they could also ask for reimbursement in their own country.
Please bear in mind that the artworks must be related to the theme (Madness and Revolution), maintaining the nonviolent approach to conflicts as a reference point.
All applicants will receive a confirmation email. Due to the huge amount of applications received, we are unable to provide any feedback on unsuccessful applications. Only the selected applicants will receive a positive feedback.
Read carefully! The examination will be based on the full video of the performance: trailers do not count as video. Not sending the video means being automatically excluded from the selection.
Call for Visual Artists 2020
Visual art, videos and workshops
All participants will be paid for their participation to the Festival, after the submission of an invoice. The payment amount will be specifically established on a case-by-case basis.
Other expenses linked to organization (f.e. promotion, communication) will be paid by the Festival.
All participants are guaranteed conventions for the accomodation and inland transfers. Moreover, their names will be in all our promotional material and they will be given the opportunity to enjoy all the activities of the Festival at a special price.
For any extra expenses, we can provide participants with the necessary certificates so that they could also ask for reimbursement in their own country.
Please bear in mind that the artworks must be related to the theme (Madness and Revolution), maintaining the nonviolent approach to conflicts as a reference point.
All applicants will receive a confirmation email. Due to the huge amount of applications received, we are unable to provide any feedback on unsuccessful applications. Only the selected applicants will receive a positive feedback.
Read carefully! The examination will be based on the sent photo/video material. We need to get a precise idea of what kind of work you are submitting. If your work is a short film or a documentary, please send us the link to the full video. Not sending the photos/videos means being automatically excluded from the selection.
Call for Researchers and Scholars 2020
If your work (research, study, project, model, practice or campaign) contributes to better understand this year’s topic, you are invited to present:
- short workshops addressing the audience;
- results of your studies and projects.
All participants are guaranteed conventions for the accommodation and inland transfers. Moreover, their names will be in all our promotional material and they will be given the opportunity to enjoy all the works and the activities of our Festival at a special price.
Please bear in mind that the presented researches, studies, projects, models, practices or campaigns must be related to the “Families and Communities” theme, maintaining the nonviolent approach to conflicts as a reference point.
Read carefully! The examination will be based on the sent material. We need to get a precise idea of what kind of proposal you are submitting.
Call for associations, organizations and groups
If your activities aim to solve the problems linked to the Madness and Revolution topic, share your experience with us!
Love Sharing gives you a place to present your activities and let people know your group.
You can either take part with a workshop or a presentation of your activities and projects.
Please bear in mind that your work must be related to the “Madness and Revolution” topic, maintaining the nonviolent approach to conflicts as a reference point.
All applicants will receive a confirmation email. Due to the huge amount of applications received, we are unable to provide any feedback on unsuccessful applications. Only the selected applicants will receive a positive feedback.
Call for volunteers
- creating and distributing promotional material;
- setting up Love Sharing’s temporary exhibition;
- greeting hosts and spectators;
- producing photos and videos for social media.
Volunteers’ participation will be defined on the basis of their availability.
The Festival will not cover volunteers’ travel/accomodation/living expenses. Volunteers will be granted free access to the Festival’s activities and a participation certificate.