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wonderlandfestival.it
Funding & creative support2 open opportunities listed

About the foundation

IdraConnect is the international programming initiative of Wonderland Festival, a cultural organization based in Italy that has, since its inception, positioned itself as a meeting point for contemporary performance, digital art, and interdisciplinary practice. The festival's ethos is rooted in fostering dialogue across borders and disciplines, with a particular emphasis on work that interrogates the intersections of technology, body, and society. IdraConnect extends this mission by inviting international programmers to propose curated segments, thereby creating a decentralized model of artistic direction that resists singular authorship and encourages multiple perspectives. The initiative reflects a commitment to process over product, and to the idea that curation itself can be a form of collective research.

Funding opportunities

2 listed
Open

IdraConnect: Wonderland Festival 2026 Call for International Programmers (Italy)

Open

IdraConnect: Wonderland Festival 2026 Call for International Programmers (Italy)

Application guidance

Artists and programmers approaching IdraConnect should first familiarize themselves with Wonderland Festival's past editions to understand its aesthetic and political inclinations. Proposals should articulate a clear curatorial concept that aligns with the festival's interdisciplinary spirit, avoiding generic themes in favor of specific, well-researched inquiries. Since IdraConnect is a call for programmers rather than individual artists, applicants should demonstrate a track record of thoughtful curation and an ability to work collaboratively within a larger festival framework. It is advisable to propose a cohesive program that can stand alone yet resonate with the festival's overall theme. Keep in mind that the selection process values conceptual rigor and feasibility equally; thus, budgets and logistics should be considered from the outset. Finally, while the festival is open to international proposals, a sensitivity to the local context of Italy and the festival's site-specific nature is beneficial.