Organizer Information
FOMAS Group, an Italian multinational and leader in forging, rolling, and metal powder production, partners with Arte Laguna Prize for this high-value award. As a specialist in technological excellence for the energy and aerospace sectors, FOMAS chooses to translate the precision of industrial engineering into the language of Contemporary Art, fostering a unique dialogue between scientific rigor and creative metamorphosis.
Title & Description
FOMAS Special Prize – Mastering the Science of Metals.
This creative challenge invites artists to interpret the journey of steel from its glowing, fluid state to a steady, precise final form. The theme focuses on the "metamorphosis of steel," narrating the transition of matter from hot to cold. The prize encourages artists to visualize the precision and strength of metal through contemporary aesthetics. Eligible works are restricted to a painting or panel format, offering a specific canvas for interpreting industrial excellence.
Categories
Painting and Mixed Media (Panel-based works).
Eligibility
- Open to International and domestic artists.
- Format Requirements: Works must fit a painting/panel format.
- Dimensions: Maximum of 3×2 meters; Minimum of 1.5×1.5 meters.
- Technique: No restrictions on techniques or materials, provided they are applied to a panel/painting structure.
Program Benefits and Awards
- Total Cash Fund: €14,000.
- First Prize: €7,000.
- Second Prize: €4,000.
- Third Prize: €3,000.
- Prestige: Recognition by a leading global industrial group and inclusion in the Arte Laguna Prize ecosystem.
- Visibility: Promotion through FOMAS Group and Arte Laguna Prize international networks.
Fees
- Application Fee: Included in the standard Arte Laguna Prize entry (97.60Euro)
- Selection Fee: None once the entry is processed in the portal.
Application Requirements:
- Artists must interpret the slogan “Mastering the Science of Metals.”
- Submissions must focus on the narrative of steel's journey from hot to cold.
- High-quality digital images of the proposed panel/painting work.
- Professional CV and artist statement uploaded to the Arte Laguna World portal.
How to Apply?
Submissions must be completed via the Arte Laguna World registration system by the specific FOMAS deadline. Apply via Arte Laguna World
Key Dates
- Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026.
- Awards Announcement: Final results coordinated with the Arte Laguna Prize calendar.
Location
Italy.
Additional Details
This prize specifically targets works that can effectively occupy large-scale panel formats. The judging panel looks for works that capture the essence of industrial metallurgy and the fluid power of molten steel.