The G. & A. Mamidakis Foundation Art Prize 2027 is inviting artists worldwide to propose a large-scale sculptural installation for permanent outdoor display in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece. Established in 2019, the annual competition supports the creation of site-specific contemporary artworks that become part of the Foundation's permanent art collection.
The 2027 edition welcomes proposals involving sculpture, installation, sound art, mixed media, natural materials, land art and environmental or ecological art. Artists must develop an original work for one of three designated outdoor locations. The relationship between art and nature is central to the brief, with particular attention given to how each installation responds to its surroundings and how visitors will experience it.
The selection process considers the originality and clarity of each proposal, its connection to the chosen site and its practical feasibility. Scale, structural safety, sustainability and long-term maintenance are also taken into account. Applications must be submitted in Greek or English through the Foundation's online form. The selected artwork is scheduled for production between February and May 2027, with a public unveiling planned for June.
Entry fee: Entry is reported as free, with no application or participation fee listed by current competition platforms. Confirmation from the Foundation's official 2027 terms is still required.
Eligibility
Open to individual visual artists and artistic duos worldwide working in sculpture, installation, sound art, mixed media, land art or environmental and ecological art, with original proposals designed specifically for one of the three designated outdoor sites.
Prize
One winning proposal will receive a €15,000 cash prize, with the Foundation separately covering the agreed costs of producing, transporting and installing the artwork. The selected artist will also receive a return trip to Crete, accommodation and meals during the project. Artistic duos may apply, in which case the prize money and production budget are shared. The completed installation will be unveiled in June 2027 and remain on permanent public display in Agios Nikolaos as part of the Foundation's art collection.