YICCA 25/26 - International Contest of Contemporary Art
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17 October 2025
EUR €4,500
Italy
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The YICCA International Art Contest 25/26 is a prestigious international platform that beckons artists from every corner of the globe to showcase their creative prowess. This global art competition transcends borders and welcomes both seasoned professionals and emerging talents, irrespective of their geographical origins.
It provides a vibrant stage for an eclectic array of contemporary artistic expressions, encompassing diverse mediums such as drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, graphics, mixed media, video installations, and captivating performances. This artistic variety serves a dual purpose: to elevate the profile of participating artists and to facilitate their entry into the dynamic and ever-evolving international market of contemporary art.
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.
The 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 Venice.
• 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
November 20, 2025: Applications deadline December 9, 2025: 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.
Summary
20 September 2025 - 20 November 2025
17 January 2026 - 31 January 2026
9 December 2025
National and International Entries Allowed
Annual
Jon Gorospe, Margherita Jedrzejewska
General
Cannaregio 883
Italy
https://yicca.org/en
https://www.instagram.com/yiccaprize/
EUR €4,500
50€
17 October 2025
No prize winners information available
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