LOCATION:
Palazzo Merulana (ROMA)
CATEGORY: Call For Artists
UPCOMING DATE AND TIME:
- Wed, Jun 10, 2026 - Thu, Sep 10, 2026
Compensation (Budget, Stipend, etc):
€2,000 in annual prizes, exhibition, residency, and publication opportunities.
The Prisma Art Prize is now accepting submissions for its 20th edition, inviting painters, illustrators, printmakers, and other traditional 2D artists from around the world to apply. Based in Rome, the international competition celebrates contemporary painting and two-dimensional artistic research across a wide range of styles and approaches.
Selected artists will be considered for the annual group exhibition at Palazzo Merulana in Rome, opening November 5, 2026, as well as a variety of professional development opportunities, including artist residencies, solo exhibitions, editorial features, and publication opportunities.
Awards include €2,000 in annual cash prizes distributed across quarterly calls, along with additional partner prizes and exhibition opportunities.
Deadline: September 10, 2026
Eligibility: International; painters, illustrators, printmakers, and traditional 2D artists
Entry Fee: €34 for 1–3 artworks; €5 per additional artwork (up to 8 total)
Compensation: €2,000 in annual cash awards, exhibition opportunities, residencies, solo shows, and publication features
Apply: https://www.prismaartprize.com/submit/
Learn More: https://www.prismaartprize.com/about/