EACS Art Exhibition

Share Your Art at the 20th European AIDS Conference

The European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) is excited to highlight the creative work of people living with HIV at the 20th European AIDS Conference in Paris, France, from 15-18 October 2025. We invite artists living with HIV to submit their work, including drawings, paintings, prints, photographs, or images of 3D exhibits, created between 2020 and 2025.

Please note that AI-generated artwork will not be accepted.

We especially encourage art with HIV-related themes, and artists may choose to remain anonymous if they prefer.

An international jury will select the artworks to be displayed at the Conference, and delegates will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite exhibit.

prizes

Prizes for the most popular pieces will be announced at the Conference Closing ceremony on 18 October at 13:00-13:30 (CEST) and subsequently on the EACS website.

First place: 1,500 EUR

Second place: 1,000 EUR

Third place: 500 EUR

How to Enter

Artists should submit high-resolution digital files of their artwork (maximum 3). The format should be JPG, PNG, or PDF.

Videos will not be accepted.

Instructions:

Identify each artwork file using your first name and surname, with a consecutive number for each submitted piece (e.g., MariaLopez1, MariaLopez2, etc.).

Provide the title and size of each work in the body of the message.
Write 3-4 sentences about the works (either the full collection or per individual piece).

All selected artists will receive complimentary registration for the 20th European AIDS Conference.

By participating in the art exhibition, you declare your consent that the EACS may exhibit the submitted artistic work free of charge on the EACS Conference websites together with sub- or associated sites, on the Society websites if applicable, as well as on various social media platforms (YouTube, etc.) and make it visible to visitors to the websites during a period from 15 October 2025 to 31 January 2026.

Deadline for Submissions:

Monday, 12 May 2025.

Email entries to art.exhibition@eacsociety.org using WeTransfer only, addressed to Joelle Verluyten, Executive Director, EACS.

Supported by ViiV Healthcare, with no influence over the exhibition’s curation or content.

The European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) is proud to highlight the creativity and resilience of people living with HIV at the 20th European AIDS Conference in Paris, France (15–18 October 2025).

The EACS Art Exhibition will showcase artworks that reflect the diversity of experiences and perspectives within the community. It features pieces created by people living with HIV, community organisations, and professional artists, highlighting themes such as stigma, resilience, identity, and activism. Through this exhibition, EACS aims to foster dialogue, raise awareness, and celebrate creativity as a powerful tool for engagement and change.

what to expect

A curated selection of drawings, paintings, photographs, prints, and 3D works created between 2020 and 2025
A wide range of HIV-related and broader artistic expressions
Delegates will have the opportunity to explore the exhibition on Level 2 of the Conference venue and vote for their favorite pieces
Recognition and prizes for the most impactful works, announced at the Closing Ceremony (18 October, 13:00–13:30 CEST) and later on the EACS website

prizes

First place: €1,500
Second place: €1,000

Third place: €500

This exhibition is more than a showcase—it is a celebration of creativity, resilience, and community. It reminds us that art has the power to connect, inspire, and spark meaningful conversation.

We look forward to welcoming delegates to experience this special part of EACS 2025.

Supported by ViiV Healthcare, with no influence over the exhibition’s curation or content.