The Young European Artist Trieste Contemporanea Award (YEATCA) is an international art competition designed specifically to support emerging artists under the age of 30. Established to encourage young talent from Central and Eastern European countries, YEATCA offers artists an exceptional opportunity to showcase their creativity on a widely recognized international platform. The award highlights diverse artistic practices and contemporary expressions, celebrating innovative approaches that reflect current cultural dialogues and trends within the European art community.
Through this initiative, Trieste Contemporanea actively seeks to bridge cultural exchanges and foster artistic networks among young European artists, curators, critics, and cultural institutions. YEATCA represents a key component of Trieste Contemporanea’s broader mission to strengthen contemporary artistic dialogue across Europe, particularly among regions traditionally less represented in international art scenes. Each edition emphasizes originality, conceptual depth, and technical excellence, thereby promoting fresh and thought-provoking perspectives in the contemporary art world.
Participating in YEATCA not only boosts visibility for the artists but also provides invaluable professional opportunities, such as curatorial mentorship, extensive media exposure, and the chance to produce a fully funded solo exhibition in Trieste. Winners benefit from dedicated curatorial support, receive coverage of travel and accommodation expenses, and have their work documented in a professionally published catalogue. This comprehensive approach ensures that young artists receive meaningful support at a pivotal stage of their careers, helping to solidify their presence and reputation within the competitive landscape of contemporary European art.
There is no entry fee.
Eligibility
Artists born after 25 May 1995 in Albania, Austria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, and Ukraine.
Prize
The winner will be invited to plan a solo exhibition at Studio Tommaseo in Trieste, opening in December 2025. The exhibition production budget includes curatorial support, publication of an exhibition catalogue, and coverage of travel and accommodation expenses for the artist to attend the installation and opening.
