OPEN CALL: LAB ART PRIZE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART

Open Call: Lab Art Prize

The Malamegi Lab Art Prize is an international competition open to artists from around the world. It accepts works in a wide range of disciplines including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, graphic design, mixed media, digital art, and video. The competition will select 12 finalist artists for a high-profile group exhibition and offer prestigious prizes.

Key Dates

• Deadline to apply: November 12, 2026
• Open Lab Art Prize Exhibition: May 14-28, 2026

Awards

• Artwork Acquisition Prize: Malamegi Lab will acquire one of the 12 finalist artworks for its private collection, with a maximum purchase value of €2,000. Works not for sale or priced above this value will not be considered for this specific award.
• Cash Prize: A cash prize of €1,000 will be awarded to one of the 12 selected artists at the end of the group exhibition, based on the quality and originality of the work.
• Monograph Book: A monograph book will be dedicated to one finalist artist, produced by Malamegi Lab in collaboration with curators, covering preparation, development, printing, and distribution.
• New Malamegi Collection: Malamegi will select one artist from the 12 finalists to develop a collection of their works, which will be promoted and presented to buyers in the company's commercial network.
• Group Exhibition: Twelve artists will be selected for the final exhibition, accompanied by a general catalog distributed throughout the exhibition period. Invitations will be sent to art professionals and media.

Eligibility

The competition is open to artists from around the world.

Disciplines Accepted

• Drawing
• Painting
• Sculpture
• Photography
• Graphic design
• Mixed media
• Digital art
• Video