DucatoPrize Open Call

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Short Description

The 2025 edition of DucatoPrize presents itself as an open system of Cartesian coordinates in constant repositioning—a geometric structure that continuously recalibrates perspectives and redefines the position of objects in time and space. This shifting grid of axes becomes an analytical tool, capable of identifying and enhancing contemporary artistic individualities.

Eligibility

Applicants may submit a single artwork, exclusively owned by the artist and available to be exhibited, in one of the two categories: Contemporary or Academy. The Prize welcomes all forms of visual expression, including painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, installation, video art, performance, sound installation, and photography.

Contemporary Section: Open to all national and international artists, with no limits on age, technique or
specific topics.
Academy Section: Open to students enrolled in national and international academies and institutions
(public or private) at the time of the application deadline.

Submission Requirements

  • General info (name, surname, date and place of birth…).
  • Artwork details (title, year, materials, dimensions).
  • A description of the work in English.
  • Two high-quality images of the submitted work.
  • A portrait of the artist in JPG format.
  • Technical or installation requirements.
  • The artist’s portfolio.
  • Academy section only: Proof of enrollment at the time of application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Program Benefits & Awards

Contemporary Prize: Cash prize 10.000€
This section is open to all artists and collectives, both national and international, with no age restrictions.

Academy Prize: Cash prize 1.000€
This section is open to students and collectives from national and international public and private Academies and Institutes, provided they are regularly enrolled at the time of the call deadline.

Residency Prizes: Residency Prizes will be awarded to several artists selected from among the 40 finalists (Contemporary + Academy). Each Residency Prize will consist of a three- to four-week artistic residency in various locations, both in Italy and abroad.


Exhibition: The exhibition of the ten finalists will open on 20 September until 9 November 2025.

Entry Fee

  • Contemporary Section: €50 per artist (or collective) for one artwork.
  • Academy Section: €25 per artist (or collective) for one artwork.

Location

Piacenza, Italy

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 31 May 2025

Website Link: https://www.ducatoprize.com/open-call

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