Funded by Warsteiner, the competition offers young artists from all around the world the possibility to gain a foothold in the international art market. The competition is open to any discipline of artistic expression. The organisers are looking for artists who knowingly work at the interfaces between art and creative industries, whose works blur boundaries of traditional forms of expression. Since its beginning in 2010, BLOOOM Award by Warsteiner emphasizes interdisciplinarity, power of innovation, courage and progressiveness. Visual arts, Design, Urban art or Video – the international art competition focuses on courage, innovation and progressiveness. And since 2017, a special prize for the category music video is awarded. Art collectives and groups can also apply. Submitted artworks cannot be older than two years; they must have been created after 31 July 2017. There is no entry fee. Eligibility: Open worldwide to entrants over 18 years of age. Prize: BLOOOM Award by Warsteiner consciously takes responsibility for the participating artists and is distinguished by a long-term support. For one year, the winner will be actively supported in his career. As part of a one-year mentoring by one of the jury members, the winner defines goals with the mentor to boost his career. Next steps are planned together and the winner benefits from the contacts and experience of his mentor. Additionally, the first place receives a travel to an international Art Fair. The winner will also receive a prize money of 1,500 Euro (approx. 1,670 USD). Moreover, all five finalists get the chance to exhibit their works during the special exhibition of BLOOOM Award in front of more than 43,000 visitors. On-site they’ll be able to make valuable contacts with curators and galleries.
