Photography Contest

Contemporary art prize LAB ART PRIZE

Deadline |

12/19/25

Theme |

Open

Territory |

Worldwide

Eligibility |

The contest is for both professional and amateur artists, graphic designers, painters, photographers, etc. from all over the world.

Entry Fees |

45 Euros

Prizes |

Cash Prize
The Malamegi Lab Art Award is an international competition open to artists working in a wide range of disciplines, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, graphic design, mixed media, digital art, and video.
The competition will select 12 finalists who will be considered for several professional opportunities and awards.
Finalists may receive inclusion in a new Malamegi collection, an artwork acquisition award, participation in a group exhibition, a cash prize, and a monographic catalogue.
The Award represents an important opportunity for artists to establish themselves and connect with the world of contemporary art.
Don’t miss the chance to showcase your work internationally and become part of a network of emerging talents.
A global platform, prestigious prizes, and unique opportunities.
Don’t let this extraordinary opportunity slip away.

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PRIZES & AWARDS

Artwork Acquisition Award
Malamegi Lab will acquire one among 12 final artworks.
This artwork will become part of the Malamegi Lab’s private collection.
The award has a maximum purchase value of € 2000,00.
Artworks not for sale or with a price higher than the acquisition prize will not participate in this prize.
These artworks will still be able to win one of the other prizes.
Cash prize
At the end of the collective exhibition, an artist among the 12 selected will be awarded a cash prize of € 1000,00.
The award will be given based on the quality and originality of the work on display.
The winning work will remain property of the artist.
The prize is a contribution to the development of art and the artist’s aesthetic research.
Monographic art book
A monographic book will be dedicated to one of the finalists.
The monography will be curated by Malamegi Lab with the support of the final exhibition’s curators.
The book will be edited, developed, printed and distributed at Malamegi Lab’s expense.
Apart from the copies in distribution, others will be added for the artist’s personal use.
Malamegi’s new collection
Malamegi is raffling the creation of a new works collection through the selection of one artist among the 12 finalists of the contest.
The collaboration will enable the artist to develop an entire collection of their works which will be advertised and presented to all buyers of the commercial network.
Collective exhibition
12 artists will be selected for the final exhibition of the competition.
The exhibition opening will be accompanied by the general catalogue, distributed throughout the exhibition period.
Invitations to the vernissage will be sent to artists, curators, critics, journalists and media of the hosting city.

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