The Tapirulan Illustrators Contest is an international competition designed to celebrate and promote the work of contemporary illustrators from around the world. Now in its 19th edition, the contest invites artists to submit a single, square-format illustration interpreting the theme “Voilà.” This annual event not only seeks to uncover fresh and innovative artistic talents but also to provide a platform for their work to be recognized and appreciated globally. Each year, the competition attracts hundreds of entries from a diverse pool of illustrators, making it a significant event in the illustration community.
The selected works are featured in a beautifully curated catalogue and showcased in a prominent exhibition held in Cremona, Italy. This exhibition is a cornerstone of the Tapirulan Association’s efforts to foster artistic expression and connect illustrators with a wider audience. By being part of this exhibition, illustrators gain invaluable exposure and the opportunity to have their work seen by industry professionals, peers, and art enthusiasts. The top 52 illustrations are not only included in the exhibition but also have the honor of being published in the Tapirulan calendar, which is widely distributed and highly regarded.
In addition to the exhibition and publication, the Tapirulan Illustrators Contest offers substantial prizes to its participants. The jury, comprised of esteemed figures in the art and illustration world, awards the main Jury Prize of 3,000 € to the most outstanding entry. Moreover, the competition includes a Popular Prize, determined by public voting, which adds an interactive element to the contest and allows the audience to engage directly with the artworks. The winner of the Jury Prize is also granted the opportunity to hold a personal exhibition at the Tapirulan Gallery the following year, further solidifying the contest’s role in advancing the careers of emerging illustrators.
The 20th edition, can you believe it? We want to highlight that because we are pretty proud to have reached this milestone. In our new archive, you can find all the past editions of the contest.
And we are so thrilled that… voilà, we increased the winner’s prize: the author of the work awarded with the Jury Prize will get 3000 euros.
But first things first: to participate in the contest, you can be located anywhere in the world; you must submit only one square illustration before the 11th of November 2024; you can use whatever technique you like, but there is only one theme allowed… Voilà.
“Voilà” is the theme of this year’s contest.
As many of you know, “voilà” is a typical French expression, although I’m sure you have used it now and then, it doesn’t matter where you’re from. When and why would you ever say, with great emphasis and delight, “voilà”? The answer lies only in the imagination and creativity of those who will participate in the contest.
We are only allowed to add one more piece of information: voilà monsieur Gilles Bachelet, this year’s special guest, who will select – along with the other jury members – the 52 artists that will be part of an exhibition at the Museo del Violino in Cremona, starting March 2025. Not only that: all the selected illustrations will be part of the exhibition’s catalogue. Per tradition, 12 of them will also be published in the Tapirulan calendar. One of the works will be assigned the Jury Prize (3000 euros) and one other the Popular Prize (500 euros).
Voilà, we’ve said it all… well, almost. For the rest, you better read the rules…
Website link: https://illustratorscontest.tapirulan.it/en/
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