The Artistic Festival of the National University of the Arts (FAUNA) is back in 2025 for its fifth edition, promising to be bigger and more vibrant than ever. Scheduled for April, this milestone edition celebrates 10 years of artistic innovation and collaboration. Since its inception in 2015, FAUNA has showcased over 850 productions by students and graduates, cementing its place as the only festival in Argentina that brings together such a wide variety of artistic expressions, disciplines, and languages under the umbrella of a public university.
Call for Submissions: Your Chance to Shine
The FAUNA 2025 call for submissions is now open! If you are a student or graduate of the National University of the Arts (UNA), this is your opportunity to showcase your work to a wide audience. Submissions will be accepted online until November 24, 2024 (extended deadline). The festival invites participation across 17 categories, including:
- Visual Arts: Two-dimensional works, three-dimensional works, installations
- Performing Arts: Performance, theater, dance, popular dances
- Music: Academic music, popular music
- Audiovisual Arts: Fiction, documentary, experimental
- Literature: Short narrative, short dramaturgy, poetry, essays
- Technopoetics
This is your chance to have your work evaluated by an expert panel, connect with fellow artists, and gain exposure to a diverse audience. The selected pieces will be announced in the second half of December 2024.
A Festival Like No Other
FAUNA is unique in Argentina’s cultural landscape as it is entirely organized by a public, free, and inclusive university. Over the years, the festival has grown into a cultural cornerstone, drawing more than 30,000 visitors and 2,500 artists in its past editions (2015, 2017, 2019, 2022).
The upcoming edition aims to continue its tradition of fostering creativity and accessibility, showcasing the talent and hard work of UNA’s students and graduates while making the arts freely available to the public. This initiative reaffirms UNA’s commitment to promoting artistic production even in challenging times, reinforcing the belief that art is a collective experience enriched by community.
How to Participate
- Deadline: Submissions are open until November 24, 2024.
- Who Can Apply: Current students and recent graduates from UNA.
- How to Apply: Pre-registration is entirely online. Visit fauna.una.edu.ar for submission guidelines and forms.
Join the Celebration
FAUNA 2025 is more than a festival; it’s a celebration of creativity, community, and the transformative power of the arts. Whether you’re a participant or an audience member, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Let your art take center stage and be part of a legacy that has been inspiring artists and audiences for a decade.
Don’t wait—submit your work today and make your mark at FAUNA 2025!
Photo credits: All images are the property of the festival.
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