Carapelli for Art Prize: Interview with Marketing Director Matteo Sala

The Carapelli for Art prize, launched in 2018 for the company's 125th anniversary, has grown significantly in its second edition. The prize is open to professional artists and students from art academies in Italy and abroad. In 2019, the prize received 1,357 entries from over 52 countries. The theme for the second edition is "Unione. L'incontro tra le varietà che porta a nuovo valore" (Union: The encounter between varieties that brings new value). The prize awards €12,000 total across two categories: Open and Accademia. Winners' works are purchased by Carapelli for its permanent collection. The award ceremony was held at Triennale di Milano. The jury includes international critics and experts. Carapelli has partnered with prestigious academies including Brera, Rome, Florence, Carrara di Bergamo, Turin, Naples, Foggia, LABA Florence, and international ones in Granada and Versailles. The company sees the prize as a form of modern patronage supporting young contemporary artists, with plans for a third edition.