YICCA International Contest of Contemporary Art

Close on April 16, 2021

Territory: Worldwide

Theme: All kinds of art works are accepted, including video, installations and performances.

Eligibility: There are no special qualifications requiered for entry. The contest is open to all artists or groups of artists and professionals from any country.

Entry Fees: $45 to $150

Prize: Cash Prize

YICCA is an international call for artists, open to professionals and not only from any country in the world. All kinds of contemporary artworks are allowed in the art contest: drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, graphics, mix media, video, installations and performances. The competition's aim is to promote the enrolled artist, giving them chance to join the international market of contemporary art. Internationality and networking make this art call a huge chance for the artists, which can win a cash prize and have the opportunity to exhibit the submitted works in an art gallery of a European city. Jury's final decision will lead to a selection of 18 artists that will participate in the final exhibition.

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