Short Description
Τhe G & A Mamidakis Foundation Art Prize was established in 2019 as a culmination of the Foundation’s
thirty-year-long efforts to strengthen contemporary artistic leadership and innovation. It supports
contemporary artists by offering them the opportunity to create a new site-specific artwork that will
become part of the Foundation’s art collection and join an important cultural heritage as well.
The Art Prize supports contemporary artists by offering them the opportunity to create a new, site-specific artwork which will remain on permanent display in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, will become part of the Foundation’s art collection, and will join an important cultural heritage as well.
Eligibility
The Art Prize 2026 invites artists from around the world to submit proposals for a large-scale sculptural an installation designed for permanent display in an outdoor setting, serving as a distinctive landmark within
the space. The winning proposal will stand out for its originality, site-specificity, and creative vision.
The Art Prize 2026 invites artists from around the world to submit proposals for a large-scale sculptural installation designed for permanent display in an outdoor setting, serving as a distinctive landmark within the space. The winning proposal will stand out for its originality, site-specificity, creative vision as well as its long-term sustainability.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
The selected proposal will receive an award of €15,000 and the Foundation will cover all production and
installation costs. The selected artist will have the period February–May 2026 to create the awarded work.
The completed piece will be unveiled to the public in June 2026 during a dedicated ceremony and will
remain on permanent display thereafter.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Greece
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 29 December 2025
Website Link: https://gnamamidakisfoundation.org/en/vraveio-technis/
