Prisma Art Prize is an international contemporary painting award dedicated to supporting emerging artists from around the world. The prize focuses on showcasing innovation, creativity, and experimentation in painting, opening its doors to a wide range of visual styles, mediums, and techniques. By positioning itself as a global platform, the Prisma Art Prize provides visibility and recognition to both established and up-and-coming painters, giving them the opportunity to reach new audiences and enhance their artistic careers.
The competition is structured around quarterly selections, with finalists chosen by a jury of curators, gallerists, and art professionals who specialize in contemporary painting. Each edition culminates in exhibitions, online showcases, and networking opportunities designed to highlight the diversity and vitality of international contemporary art. The Prisma Art Prize actively promotes dialogue between artists, critics, and collectors, encouraging a dynamic exchange of ideas and fostering collaboration within the international art community.
Beyond the financial awards, the Prisma Art Prize is committed to creating long-term value for participants by offering residencies, solo shows, catalog features, and media exposure. This holistic approach ensures that the prize is not only a competition but also a career-building platform for painters seeking professional development. By bridging the gap between creativity and visibility, the Prisma Art Prize has become a respected reference point for contemporary painting competitions worldwide, drawing submissions from artists eager to gain recognition in the global art scene.
Entry fee: €34 for 1-3 artworks, plus €5 for each additional artwork up to a maximum of 8 artworks.
Eligibility
Open to artists worldwide, with no age restrictions.
Prize
The prizes include a total annual cash award of €2000 distributed across four quarterly winners, a collective exhibition in Autumn 2026 at Contemporary Cluster, Rome, solo exhibitions (such as at Isorrophia Gallery and Pallavicini-Dettori Home Gallery), artist residencies (two-week residencies at Dar Meso in Tunis and Casacon Sirolo in Italy), publication in an exhibition catalogue, plus interviews and other service-prizes.
