After the great success of the XIth Florence Biennale (462 participating artists from 72 countries and about 10.000 visitors) we are glad to announce that the applications for the new edition are open. The XII Florence Biennale, the major contemporary art exhibition in Florence (Italy), will take place at the Fortezza da Basso, from the 18th to the 27th October 2019.

The artists who are interested in participating in the XII Florence Biennale have to submit their candidacy for admission to the International Selection Committee (CIS), who will examine their curriculum and proposed artworks. Please fill out the form below to send a participation request.

The Florence Biennale accepts all the techniques, currents and artistic tendencies. At present, the FB art categories (listed in alphabetical order) are Ceramic Art, Digital Art, Drawing Calligraphy and Prints, Installation Art, Jewellery Art, Mixed Media, Painting, Performance Art, Photography, Sculpture, Textile & Fiber Art, and Video Art.

The number of artworks that can be displayed varies depending on the exhibition space chosen by the artist, and the dimensions of the artworks themselves.

Further information about participation fee, exhibition spaces, selection/admission process etc. is set out in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page and the application form can be found HERE.