2026 VISUREAL·International Image Art Festival (VIIAF): Call for Artists and Art Organizations Worldwide

Institution: VISUREAL, Chengdu, China
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Location: Chengdu, China

The 2026 VISUREAL · International Image Art Festival (VIIAF) invites artists and art organizations worldwide to submit image-based works. As an international platform, VIIAF combines artistic practice with research-driven curatorial inquiry, fostering both creative and scholarly exchange.

Festival Focus

• Photography, video art, short films, animation, interactive media

• AI-generated imagery and AR/VR immersive installations

• Archival and contemporary visual practices

• Experimental projects exploring emerging technologies

Conceptual Theme

VIIAF approaches the image as an open visual language, re-examining the cultural significance of the Silk Road and its relevance to contemporary art and society. Participants are encouraged to act as creators, researchers, and cultural observers, contributing to dialogues around image, history, and culture.

Submission Details

• Deadline: May 1, 2026

• Application: Submit works via the official festival page here

• Send application forms and artwork submissions to: ny20plus.project@gmail.com

Who Should Apply

VIIAF is relevant for artists and organizations working in experimental, archival, and contemporary image-based practices. Curators interested in research-based residencies and international image art projects may also benefit from participation, particularly in observing, documenting, and networking with international artists.