The Prisma Art Prize is an international art competition dedicated to promoting contemporary artists and their creative expressions through painting, drawing, and engraving. With a strong emphasis on artistic innovation, this contest provides a significant platform for emerging and established artists to present their work to a global audience. Artists from around the world are encouraged to submit pieces that reflect originality, technical proficiency, and conceptual depth, contributing to the Prize’s reputation for fostering diverse artistic dialogues and cultural exchanges.
Celebrating inclusivity and diversity, Prisma Art Prize attracts artists working across a broad spectrum of styles, themes, and media. Participants have the freedom to explore traditional methods or experiment with new and mixed-media techniques, empowering them to push the boundaries of contemporary visual art. The competition’s international jury, composed of respected art curators, critics, and gallery owners, meticulously evaluates each submission, ensuring high artistic standards and enhancing visibility for artists whose works exemplify outstanding creativity and vision.
Through its prestigious awards and prominent exhibition opportunities, Prisma Art Prize significantly contributes to artists’ professional growth and career advancement. Winners receive cash awards, solo and collective exhibition opportunities in renowned galleries, and artist residencies in inspiring locations, thereby providing essential exposure and valuable networking opportunities. By participating, artists not only gain recognition but also become part of a vibrant international art community dedicated to supporting artistic excellence and innovation on the global art scene.
Entry fee: €34 for 1-3 works; up to 5 additional works can be submitted at €5 each.
Eligibility
Open worldwide to both professional and amateur painters without age limit, using any technique and medium.
Prize
Prizes include €2,000 in cash awards distributed over four quarterly competitions, participation in a collective exhibition at Contemporary Cluster in Rome in Autumn 2026, opportunities for solo exhibitions at Isorrophia Gallery and the Pallavicini-Dettori Home Gallery, and artist residencies at Dar Meso in Tunis and Casacon Sirolo in Italy.