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Competition
YICCA International Contest of Contemporary Art
YICCA · Rome
✓ Hand-verified by Arthead editorial · Sep 12, 2026
Closes in
26
days
About this call
YICCA is an international juried contest open to all media and techniques, including video, performance, and installation. A jury selects 18 finalists whose work is exhibited and featured in a catalog distributed to professionals and institutions. Cash prizes total 5,500 EUR across four categories. Entry fees are tiered: 55 EUR for one work, scaling to 165 EUR for six works. No additional fees are required after selection; the optional YICCA PLUS services are separate paid add-ons not required to participate in the exhibition.
Who can apply
- International applicants
- Medium: Drawing / Installation / Mixed Media / Painting / Performance / Photography / Printmaking / Sculpture / Video
- Entry fee: €55
- Entry fee: 55 EUR for 1 work; 85 EUR for 2; 115 EUR for 3; 135 EUR for 4; 150 EUR for 5; 165 EUR for 6 works. Open to all media including video, performance, and installation. Student prize category available.
Materials
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