YICCA LAUNCHED INTERNATIONAL OPEN CALL WITH EUROPEAN SHOWCASE AND ARTIST AWARDS
Submit an image or video of your contemporary artwork and a written description for consideration in an international competition with exhibition and prize opportunities.
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- annual cycle, check dates
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- $3,000
- Location
- Venice, Italy
- Applicants notified
- Dec 9, 2025
- Size cap
- ≤ 3" max dimension
About
Overview
YICCA—International Prize of Contemporary Art—is an international competition that promotes emerging and established artistic practices through professional networking and access to the international art market. All media are eligible, including installation, video, and performance.
Key dates
- Application deadline: November 20, 2025
- Winners announced: December 9, 2025
- Exhibition at Venice Art Space of Imagoars
Eligibility
Open to artists from any country, regardless of training, age, or professional background.
Media & size
All media are eligible, including installation, video, and performance. Maximum size allowed is 3 x 3 meters.
Awards
- First place: €3000
- Second place: €1000
- Third place: €500
- Special award for students: €1000
How to enter
Applications must include an image or video of the work and a written description. Works must be property of the artist and available for the final exhibition if selected. Apply through the official YICCA website.
Selection & exhibition
An international jury will select 18 finalists for the exhibition. Winners are chosen through a scoring system equally weighted between the jury, the A.p.s. Moho Association (organizer), and the hosting gallery. Selected works will be featured in a group exhibition at Venice and published in the official YICCA catalogue, distributed free to finalists and professionals at the opening.
Artist responsibilities
Insurance of works during transport and display is the responsibility of the artist. After final selection, artists will be contacted for catalogue and logistical preparation.
- Award
- €3000 first place, €1000 second place, €500 third place, €1000 special award for students
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Theme
- Contemporary art practices across all media, celebrating emerging and established artistic voices seeking international visibility and professional networking.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists from any country, regardless of training, age, or professional background.
- Audience
- Open to artists from any country, regardless of training, age, or professional background
- Size & format
- maximum size allowed is 3 x 3 meters
- Also worth noting
- maximum size allowed is 3 x 3 meters
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