Organizer Information
Coppini Arte Olearia, based in San Secondo Parmense, Italy, is a historic company specializing in high-quality extra virgin olive oil. For decades, the company has promoted the intersection of art and culinary culture, supporting contemporary artists through initiatives such as the Premio Paolo Coppini. The organization fosters creative projects that combine visual expression with food and cultural heritage.Title & Description
Premio Paolo Coppini 2026 – International Art Competition The Premio Paolo Coppini 2026 invites artists of all ages to submit original works inspired by the theme “Il filo che unisce” (The Thread That Unites), celebrating connection, memory, and shared experience. Submissions should reinterpret this concept visually, creating works that resonate with the values of art, tradition, and community. Selected works will be part of a curated exhibition and may be featured on limited-edition olive oil labels, merging creative expression with culinary art.Categories
Collage, Graffiti, Illustration, Printmaking, Painting, Graphic, Visual ArtsEligibility
- Open to artists of all ages and nationalities.
- Works must be original and not previously submitted to other contests.
- Each artist may submit only one artwork.
Program Benefits & Awards
- 1st Prize: €1,000 cash, a box of Coppini products, a limited-edition olive oil bottle featuring the winning artwork, and usage rights by Coppini Arte Olearia for 2 years.
- 2nd–20th Prize: Coppini product boxes and personalized limited-edition olive oil bottles.
- 20 finalist artworks used for institutional communication (social media, calendars, promotional materials).
- Exposure to a professional jury and participation in an exclusive exhibition event.
Application Fee
NoneApplication Requirements
- High-resolution image of the artwork (50 x 70 cm format).
- Artist contact details (name, email, phone).
- Works must respect label design space and margins.
- Submission limited to one piece per artist.
How to Apply?
Submit your artwork online via the Premio Paolo Coppini 2026 Submission Form.Key Dates
- Submission Deadline: 10 March 2026
- Exhibition & Award Event: 10 June 2026
Location
San Secondo Parmense, ItalyAdditional Details
- AI-generated works are not accepted.
- Selected artworks may appear on limited-edition olive oil bottles distributed online, to retailers, and at events from June 2026–2027.
- Jury consists of illustrators, curators, journalists, and industry professionals.