4th BOit! International Illustration Contest

4th BOit! International Illustration Contest is now open for entries!

4th BOit! International Illustration Contest : Altrove Association is hosting the 4th BOit! International Illustration Contest inviting emerging visual artists, illustrators, and creatives worldwide to participate.

➜ Short description

Altrove Association is hosting the 4th BOit! International Illustration Contest inviting emerging visual artists, illustrators, and creatives worldwide to participate.

This is an artistic event hosted in Bologna, Italy, designed to celebrate illustration, promote creativity, and encourage international cultural dialogue.

Its aim is to promote creative work, foster professional growth, and encourage international exchange among emerging illustrators and visual artists.

The competition annually presents a unique thematic challenge inspired by the rich heritage and urban landscape of Bologna.

This time the contest explores the evocative theme "The City and Water," inviting participants to visually articulate the intricate, symbolic, and essential relationships that cities have historically forged with water, highlighting its role in shaping civilizations and urban life.

Through compelling and original illustrations, entrants are encouraged to interpret the profound connections between urban environments and water sources, encompassing rivers, canals, streams, and fountains.

The theme encourages visual storytelling that can range from literal depictions inspired by Bologna’s own hidden waterways and the iconic "finestrella" overlooking the historic Moline Canal, to imaginative representations that resonate globally.

Participants have the freedom to use diverse artistic techniques and media, reflecting the contest’s inclusive spirit and commitment to innovation in illustration.

The jury will select 30 finalist works, which will be displayed at exhibitions. From these, three winning artworks will be chosen. Authors of selected works will be asked to provide a brief biography, which will be displayed during the exhibitions.

The winners will be announced during the awards ceremony and the inauguration of the exhibition of the selected works, which will be held in Bologna by 2026.

➜ Who may enter?

This competition is open to emerging visual artists, illustrators, and creatives worldwide.

➜ Prize:

Three winning works will be awarded: the "Water and the City" award, which includes a cash prize of €800; the "Solo Exhibition" award, offering a solo show of a creative project; and the "Belle Arti" award, providing a €200 voucher for art supplies and materials.

Additionally, 30 finalist works will be selected for exhibition, and the winners will be announced during the awards ceremony and the inauguration of the exhibition in Bologna by 2026.

➜ Entry fees:

Participation requires the payment of a registration fee of €15, as a contribution for administrative costs. A reduced fee of €10 is available for students enrolled in art schools and/or universities.