ACEA Contemporanea Prize: Water as a Creative Medium for Emerging

ACEA Contemporanea Prize: water as a creative medium

ACEA supports young talents through the ACEA Contemporanea Prize, an initiative that highlights artworks and projects where water is a central theme. The prize aims to foreground new perspectives on the relationship between art, the environment and water resources in contemporary practice.

Who it's for

• emerging artists and creatives exploring the theme of water;
• multidisciplinary projects combining installation, video, performance, photography or design;
• works addressing sustainability, natural resources and local context.

Why apply

• increased visibility within the cultural sector and opportunities to engage with curators and professionals;
• a chance to experiment with water as an expressive medium;
• possibility to include your project in a programme dedicated to contemporary art.

What curators look for

• original ideas that connect concept and form around the water theme;
• projects with clear planning and feasible technical solutions;
• installations or narratives capable of engaging diverse audiences.

How to find out and apply

• check the official ACEA call for entries for complete details on eligibility, submission procedures and selection criteria;
• prepare a concise submission: concept statement, visuals or mockups, artist CV and any technical budget;
• follow institutional channels for deadlines and selection announcements.

For up-to-date information about calls, deadlines and exhibition opportunities, consult ACEA's official communication channels. The prize offers a platform for practitioners working on environmental themes to bring their research into the public conversation on contemporary art.