Short Description
The Marguerite Moreau Prize, created in 1997, aims to support and accompany emerging artists from the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in their professional careers. A bequest from Madame Marguerite Moreau, a former teacher and student of the School of Visual Arts in Châtellerault, allows emerging artists under the age of 35, residing in the region and holding the status of professional independent artist-author, to benefit from a creation grant and an exhibition.
The Marguerite Moreau Association still oversees this initiative today, which is managed by the Art Center, School of Art, and Art Library of Grand-Châtellerault — a structure that brings together three entities and develops visual arts projects for the local community.
Since 1997, the Marguerite Moreau Prize has supported an artist every two years by awarding a grant, organizing an exhibition, publishing a catalog, and, depending on the artist’s wishes, producing a print in the workshops of the Grand-Châtellerault School of Visual Arts.
For this new edition, the Grand-Châtellerault Contemporary Art Center, organizer of the exhibition, is partnering with Les Ailes du désir Association of Poitiers — a committed organization supporting the creation and dissemination of visual arts in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The association has worked for many years to promote contemporary art and develop arts education in the region.
As it ceases its activities in 2024, the association has chosen to extend its mission of supporting emerging creation by providing financial assistance to the Marguerite Moreau Prize. This additional support will help promote the winning artist in Châtellerault and will enhance the means dedicated to increasing the visibility of their work (expanded communication, production of a critical text, related events, professional support for the artist, etc.).
How to Apply
The candidate must submit a signed cover letter, CV, and portfolio in a single file, sent preferably via a download link to the following email address: antoine.reguillon@grandchatellerault.fr
Program Benefits & Awards
The winner of the 2025 Marguerite Moreau Prize will be awarded a grant of €3,000. They will also benefit from a solo exhibition at the Grand Châtellerault Art Center. The exhibition, lasting two and a half months, will be scheduled between October and December 2026.
The artist may also publish a catalog and benefit from the production of a multiple artwork, one copy of which will be added to the Art Library (Artothèque) of Grand Châtellerault.
In addition to the grant, presentation fees and production costs will be covered for the exhibition, based on the artist’s needs and in consultation with the art center’s management.
A conference or public presentation of the artworks may also be organized. Travel expenses and insurance for the artworks will be fully covered.
There will be dedicated communication for the exhibition, as well as the production of a critical text for both the exhibition and the publication.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Châtellerault, France
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 25 August 2025
Website Link: https://www.chatellerault.fr/
