New free photography open call for photographers
BEYOND WORDS
Poetic Explorations in the Soul of Giuseppe UngarettidotART, in collaboration with Exhibit Around, is launching a call dedicated exclusively to poetry. The project Beyond Words is inspired by the works of Giuseppe Ungaretti, the poet-soldier who achieved unique artistic expressions in Friuli Venezia Giulia.
Deadline 30th March 2025
Giuseppe Ungaretti
BEYOND WORDS. Poetic explorations in the Soul of Giuseppe Ungaretti
Participants will have the opportunity to express their poetic vision by interpreting the poet's works in a personal way. The result will be a fascinating dialogue between past and present, woven through poetry and connected with photography.
The cultural associations dotART and Exhibit Around APS are launching an Open Call for poetry for the multidisciplinary project Beyond Words. This project will explore themes inspired by the poet Giuseppe Ungaretti, inviting participants to capture the vision and imagination of the poet-soldier through contemporary poetic interpretations.
The Project
The photographic and editorial project explores Ungaretti's themes through the encounter between poetry and photography and will be presented at the 12th edition of the International Photography Festival Trieste Photo Days 2025.
The poems selected by a jury of experts will enter into dialogue with the photographic project dedicated to the initiative, which aims to capture the places and experiences of the Great War experienced by Ungaretti between the Carso and Friuli Venezia Giulia, where the poet wrote some of his most famous works.
The Theme
Giuseppe Ungaretti's works address various themes, each offering different creative possibilities for poets:
- Silence and Memory: poems that capture the calm after the storm, and the light burden of memory that survives over time.
- Landscapes of the Soul: verses inspired by the natural and urban landscapes, and those that can refer to inner landscapes and memories.
- Light and Shadow: compositions that explore the dualism between hope and suffering, and the eternal between word and silence.
- The Essence of Small Things: texts that celebrate the simplicity and depth of the immediate.
- Bridges of Words: poems that explore the dialogue between cultures and the power of poetry in creating connections beyond borders.
Who is it for?
For poetry enthusiasts from around the world interested in submitting poems inspired by the poetic work of Giuseppe Ungaretti (in Italian, English, and Slovenian).
The selected poets will have the opportunity to be part of an important photographic-poetic exhibition during the 12th edition of Trieste Photo Days and to be published in the volume Beyond Words, in which photographs interact with the poems and texts by Angelo Floramo, academic, historian, medievalist, and scientific consultant for the Guarneriana Library of San Daniele del Friuli.
The Poems
Each poet is called to express their personal style, inspired by the themes and universal values of Giuseppe Ungaretti, such as memory, silence, hope, reinterpreting them in a contemporary light with personal creativity and vision.
For the poetic part, we thank the following partners: Associazione Milanofestivaletteratura, Fondazione Mario Luzi, and Erreics Onlus.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
- Register or Log In: Go to my.dotlogic.net and log in or register.
- Select the Open Call: Choose the BEYOND WORDS open call once logged in.
- Read the Guidelines: Review the project description and technical specifications.
- Submit Your Poem: Submit your poem, ensuring it aligns with the themes, such as:
- Silence and Memory
- Landscapes of the Soul
- Light and Shadow
- The Essence of Small Things
- Bridges of Words
- Confirmation: Wait for a confirmation email from dotLogic confirming your submission.
Submission period: February 17, 2025, to March 30, 2025. Participation is free.
UPLOAD POEM
Prizes
Following a careful curation process, the Best Author, Honorable Mentions, and Special Recognitions will be selected. The award ceremony will be held within the framework of Trieste Photo Days 2025. The winners will be invited to read their poetry during the exhibition presentation.
Best Author
- Accommodation during the award ceremony to attend the event in person
- A unique SEAL created and personalized by italian sculptor and artist Giorgio Celiberti
- Publication of the poem in the exhibition
- Publication of the poem in the OLTRE LE PAROLE authorial book
- Publication of the poem in the Treiste Photo Days 2025 Festival Catalog
- A free copy of the OLTRE LE PAROLE publication
Honorable Mentions
- Publication of the poem in the exhibition
- Publication of the poem in the authorial book
Remarkable Rewards
- Publication of the poem in the authorial book
For more details on the awards, visit the dedicated awards page or
learn more about the artist on Giorgio Celiberti's official website.
ANY DOUBT? - FAQ
You may want to know...
Where and when will my poem be published?
Selected poems will be published in the authorial book and the Trieste Photo Days 2025 Festival Catalog. Additionally, the Best Author and Honorable Mentions will have their poems included in the exhibition.
Is participation free?
Yes, participation in the call is free. There is no cost to submit your poem for the "BEYOND WORDS" open call.
How many poems can I submit?
The number of poems you can submit depends on your membership status:
- Non-members of Exhibit Around APS: 1 poem.
- Photography Member: Up to 2 poems.
- Photography Enthusiast: Up to 3 poems.
- Photography Master: Up to 5 poems.
- Photography LEGEND: Up to 7 poems.
For more information on how to become a member of Exhibit Around APS, visit our dedicated membership page.
What technical characteristics must the poem have?
The poem must adhere to the following technical specifications:
- Maximum length: 500 characters.
- Format: PDF or RTF.
- File size: Each file must be under 1 MB.
- File naming: File names must not contain special characters (accents, apostrophes, symbols, etc.).
Who owns the rights to the submitted poems?
Each participating author retains the moral and intellectual property rights to the submitted poems. However, by participating, the author grants Exhibit Around APS and dotART the non-exclusive right to use the winning or selected poems for promotional and publicity purposes related to the association’s non-profit activities. This usage includes online and offline materials, with the author being credited appropriately