YICCA 25/26 - International Contest of Contemporary Art

Industry:

Artistic field:

City:

Organisation:

Eligibility:

The main goal of the YICCA competition is to promote participating artists, offering them the opportunity to actively engage in the international contemporary art scene. International exposure and networking are the key strengths of YICCA, making this competition an exceptional opportunity for growth and visibility for the selected artists. 

Participants will have the chance to: 

1. Win cash prizes: 

  • 1st Prize: € 3,000.00
  • 2nd Prize: € 1,000.00 
  • 2. Promote their art through multiple channels:

Exhibit selected artworks: Artists will have the opportunity to showcase their works in a prestigious exhibition in a dedicated space chosen by the competition. 

Network with industry professionals: Finalists will be able to expand their network by connecting with critics, curators, gallerists, and representatives of public and private art institutions who will attend the exhibition. 

Maximum media visibility: The competition will be accompanied by an extensive advertising campaign, ensuring broad exposure for the works and artists through various communication channels, both during and after the event. 

YICCA thus serves not only as a prestigious platform but also as a springboard for artists wishing to gain recognition in the global contemporary art world, furthering their careers in a highly qualified international context. 

YICCA
International Contest of Contemporary Art www.yicca.org
www.contest.yicca.org 

Prize Summary: 
A great opportunity for the artists, which can win a cash prize, have the opportunity to exhibit their artworks in Milan and much more.
Prizes Details: 
  • 1st Prize: € 3,000.00
  • 2nd Prize: € 1,000.00 
Event date: 
September 10, 2025 to November 20, 2025
Location: 
CMC, Largo corsia dei servi, 4, Milan, Italy
Deadline: 
20/November/2025

Entry Fee:

Fee Detail: 
50€
Contact & Links: 
Residency

R.A.R.O. BARCELONA

BARCELONA

R.A.R.O. BARCELONA | SPRING 2026 OPEN CALL

15/December/2025

Call for Artists

Moho Gallery

Milan

YICCA 25/26 - International Contest of Contemporary Art

20/November/2025

Residency

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Banff

Chamber Music 2026 Classical Chamber Music Residency

26/November/2025

Call for Entries

Titan Contemporary Publishing

New York

International Call for Writers - Enchanted Magnolia Fawn - Book of Poetry (Hardcover)

01/December/2025

Residency

Nayeli H

Puebla, Oaxaca & Cusco

Community Engaged Practice Programs

31/December/2025

Call for Artists

New Road 2 Art

INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL PAINTING Exhibition-Competition 2025, FRANCE

11/November/2025

Call for Submissions

The Photobook Cafe

London

EC2 Open Call

16/December/2025

Call for Artists

Houston Arts Alliance

Houston

RFQ: Civic Art Project for Houston Airports in partnership with Southwest Airlines - William P. Hobby Airport West Concourse Expansion - Gate Portal Artworks

24/November/2025

Residency

Royal Drawing School

#London

The Don Bachardy Fellowship at the Royal Drawing School, London

20/November/2025

Call for Artists

Superpresent Magazine

Superpresent Vol 6, No 1 - Winter 2026 Issue

01/December/2025

Contest

Anthology Magazine

Anthology Photography Competition 2025

30/November/2025

Call for Artists

Woman Made Gallery

Chicago

27th International Open

26/December/2025

Call for Entries

All About Photo

Los Angeles

AAP Magazine 54 Nature: $1,000 Cash Prizes + Publication

09/December/2025

Call for Submissions

RUANG//

Southeast Asia

RUANG// Journal Open Call: “Technology and Ecology in Southeast Asian Contemporary Art”

28/November/2025

Call for Entries

All About Photo

Solo Exhibition: December 2025 – Judged by Renowned Photographer Ed Kashi

18/November/2025

Call for Artists

Cicek Gallery

London

Cicek Artist Prize #1

30/November/2025

Call for Entries

International Awards Associate

New York

2025 London Design Awards: Season 2

05/December/2025

Call for Artists

Global Art Curators

Call for Artists: Be Featured in Spreads Magazine – Winter 2026 Issue

30/November/2025

Call for Entries

Yosemite Renaissance

Oakhurst, Madera, California

Yosemite Renaissance 41

15/December/2025