YICCA 2026 – International Contest of Contemporary Art
YICCA 2026 – International Contest of Contemporary Art is now open for entries!
YICCA 2026 – International Contest of Contemporary Art, an international competition for artist organised by Moho Association has been recently opened for entries with aim to promote the enrolled artists, giving them chance to join the international market of contemporary art.
Short description
Moho Art Association recently has annouced its YICCA 2026 – International Contest of Contemporary Art, accepting subscriptions from artists worldwide.
All kinds of contemporary artworks are allowed in the art contest: drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, graphics, mix media, video, installations and performances.
The competition's aim is to promote the enrolled artist, giving them chance to join the international market of contemporary art.
Internationality and networking make this art call a huge chance for the artists, which can win a cash prize and have the opportunity to exhibit the submitted works in an art gallery of a European city.
By participating in YICCA, artists gain access to an influential global network that can significantly impact their careers. This exposure and recognition can be a game-changer for artists, providing them with a place to share their artistic vision and connect with a discerning audience.
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.
Jury's final decision will lead to a selection of 18 artists that will participate in the final exhibition. The final exhibition will take place in a European city.
Submission requirements:
Immagini:
➜ E' possibile caricare immagini in formato : jpg o gif.
Video:
➜ E' necessario inserire un'immagine “still da video” per la preview in formato : jpg, o gif.
Gli artisti vincitori dovranno inviare il seguente materiale necessario alla preparazione del catalogo stampato:
➜ due immagini dell'opera vincitrice (complessivo e dettaglio) nel formato jpg, tif, o gif.
➜ una immagine personale (foto dell'artista) nel formato jpg, tif, o gif.
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➜ breve curriculum descrittivo dell'artista (2500 caratteri massimo)
Who may enter?
The contest is open to all artists or groups of artists and professionals from any country. There are no special qualifications required for entry.
Prize:
The winners will receive the following prizes:
➜ 3,000 Euro money prize to the first selected
➜ 1,000 Euro money prize to the second selected
➜ 500 Euro money prize to the third selected
➜ 1,000 Euro - Special prize for students
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
Entry fees:
The application fee starts at 50 Euro and varies depending on the number of submitted artworks. You can add up to 6 artworks.
