Call for projects organizer
"YICCA" is an ambitious project regarding transperancy, comparison and research of new artistic talents.
Nowadays it is becoming more and more difficult to comply with the requirements of art market, in particular facing the challenge of competing with the constantly increasing number of newly arising artists in the contemporary art field.
Nowadays it is becoming more and more difficult to comply with the requirements of art market, in particular facing the challenge of competing with the constantly increasing number of newly arising artists in the contemporary art field.
Description
The competition seeks to serve as a launchpad for artists, affording them a unique opportunity to break into the international art scene. By participating in YICCA, artists gain access to an influential global network that can significantly impact their careers.
YICCA contest, aims to enhance the visibility of the artists, foster connections with critics, curators, gallery owners, and art institutions, and provide maximum exposure through an advertising campaign. The selected artists’ works will also be published in the “YICCA” catalogue, distributed to finalists and professionals during the exhibition’s inauguration.
Applications
The contest is open to all artists or groups of artists and professionals from any country. All kinds of contemporary artworks are allowed in the art contest: drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, graphics, mixed media, video, installations and performances. The jury’s final decision will lead to a selection of 18 artists that will participate in the final exhibition.
Prizes
The winners will receive the following prizes:
• First prize: EUR 3000,-
• Second prize: EUR 1000,-
• Third prize EUR 500,-
• Special prize for students EUR 1000,-
Moreover, 18 finalist will be able to:
• exhibit the selected artworks in Milan.
• improve the relationship with critics, curators, gallery owners, public and private art
institutions that will have access to this important exhibition
• obtain maximum visibility through the advertising campaign that will follow the
competition and all its stages
• publish their works in the “YICCA” catalogue which will be distributed free of charge
to the finalists and will be available for professionals and institutions invited during the inauguration of the event
Dates & Deadlines
May 7, 2026: Applications deadline
May 27, 2026: Notification of winning artworks
Info
All information about terms and conditions of subscription is published on the official website www.yicca.org
To register please complete the registration form on the official website.
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