The COAL Prize 2025 is dedicated to freshwater, emphasizing the vital role of water in life and its urgent need for protection and restoration. The prize seeks artistic projects that highlight the symbolic, sacred, and ecological significance of freshwater, fostering awareness and action towards its conservation. Launched in 2010, the COAL Prize identifies, promotes, and supports artists whose work contributes to environmental transformation and sustainability.
Information & Application Details:
- Deadline: April 20, 2025 (11:59 p.m. CET)
- Announcement of Nominated Artists: Summer 2025
- Announcement of Winners & Award Ceremony: Autumn 2025 (at Sans Réserve, an event for eco-conscious artists)
- Submission Portal: upload.projetcoal.org
Eligibility:
- Open to artists worldwide
- Suitable for in-progress artistic projects
- Open to individual artists or collectives
- COAL Student Prize is also available for students from art and cultural institutions
Theme:
- Freshwater as a crucial life source and its global significance
- Addressing issues like pollution, scarcity, and access inequalities
- The role of art in fostering ecological awareness and water conservation
- Exploring water through symbolism, history, science, and sustainability
How to Apply:
- Prepare a single PDF (max 30MB) named NAME_Firstname_2025_Project-Title
- Download and complete the application form
- Submit via upload.projetcoal.org
Submission Requirements:
- Detailed project description (artistic concept, connection to freshwater theme, feasibility, and budget estimate)
- At least two visual representations of the project
- CV and portfolio
Selection Process:
- Ten artists will be nominated by a selection committee of art and ecology professionals
- Final awards are decided by a jury of experts and partners
- Non-winning submissions may still be considered for future opportunities within COAL and its network
Program Benefits/Awards:
- COAL Prize Winner: €12,000 + creative residency at Domaine de Belval (François Sommer Foundation)
- Special Jury Prize: €3,000
- Ateliers Médicis Award: Residency in Clichy-sous-Bois and Montfermeil (Bondy regional forest)
- Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles Award: €2,000 + exhibition at Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles/Paris
Contact & Resources:
- Email: contact@projetcoal.fr
- Partners: French Ministry of Culture, French Biodiversity Office, Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature, François Sommer Foundation, L’Accolade Foundation, Ateliers Médicis, Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles/Paris
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