Short Description
The Fausto Pirandello Foundation is pleased to announce the third edition of the of the Fausto Pirandello Painting Prize. The first edition, held in 2021, and the second, held in 2023, were received with great interest both by the young participating artists, and by the municipalities that hosted the exhibitions. This year, the event will be held again in the Municipality of Anticoli Corrado.
Also for this reason edition, the Fausto Pirandello Prize is promoted with deep conviction by the President of the Foundation, Giovanna Carlino Pirandello, with the intention of to honour the memory of her husband Pierluigi – son of the artist and founder of the Fausto Pirandello Foundation – but also to continue in the work of enhancing and disseminating his father-in-law’s work and, not by finally, to support and promote the talent of young artists.
The theme chosen for this edition is: the body. Artists are invited to reflect on the nude as a vehicle for introspective expression, exploring all its possible facets.
Eligibility
The Prize is reserved for painters of all nationalities, born between 1 January 1990 and 15 October 2007. The works presented must not exceed the dimensions of 150 x 150 cm, must have been made after 2021 and must also be available for sale. Graphic works, black and white or color drawings, watercolors, tempera and mixed techniques are allowed, as long as the pictorial character is prevalent.
Submission Requirements
- Completed application form
- Scanned copy of a valid ID
- Short biography (max 2,000 characters)
- Up to 3 photographs of the submitted artwork, with a resolution of at least 300 dpi. Each file must be renamed as follows:
Artist’s Name_Title of Work_Year_Technique_Dimensions
The images must be of sufficiently high quality to allow for accurate and faithful representation of the artwork. - Declaration of acceptance of the published competition rules and compliance with Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003 (Privacy Code) and its subsequent amendments.
How to Apply
Competing artists must submit the following materials to the email address premiofaustopirandello@gmail.com
Program Benefits & Awards
- First Prize: The competition winner will receive a check for €1,500 (one thousand five hundred) with no spending restrictions or reporting required.
- Second Prize: A check for €1,000 (one thousand) under the same conditions.
- Under 30 Prize: A check for €500 (five hundred) under the same conditions.
The top ten selected works will be exhibited in November 2025 at the “Casa dell’Ardito” gallery in the town of Anticoli Corrado.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Rome, Italy
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 15 October 2025
Website Link: https://www.fondazionefaustopirandello.it/premio-di-pittura-fausto-pirandello-iii-edizione/
