Ducato Prize Launches in Parma and Piacenza Provinces
Coil Art Motive, a cultural group, has introduced the Ducato Prize, a contemporary art award designed to foster connections between modern art and the historical area of the former Duchy of Parma and Piacenza. The goal is to bring contemporary art to Val D'Arda, boost artist recognition, and provide learning opportunities for the jurors. There are two categories: Premio Arte Contemporanea, which is open to artists of all ages from around the world, and Premio Accademia for students from art academies. The award offers €7,000 for the winner and €2,500 for a special mention, along with other prizes for students. A jury including Domenico Quaranta and others will select the finalists, with applications due by February 28, 2019.
Key facts
- Ducato Prize is a new contemporary art award by Coil Art Motive.
- It promotes dialogue between contemporary art and the territory of the former Duchy of Parma and Piacenza.
- The prize has two sections: Premio Arte Contemporanea and Premio Accademia.
- Winner receives €7,000; special mention of €2,500.
- Jury includes Domenico Quaranta, Marina Dacci, Attilia Fattori Franchini, Claudia Losi, João Laia, and Alberta Romano.
- Supporters: Fondazione di Piacenza e Vigevano, Silvia Pighi (Bnbiz), Mayor Ivano Rocchetta.
- Final exhibition at Palazzo del Podestà in Castell'Arquato.
- Application deadline: February 28, 2019.
Entities
Artists
- Domenico Quaranta
- Marina Dacci
- Attilia Fattori Franchini
- Claudia Losi
- João Laia
- Alberta Romano
- Silvia Pighi
- Ivano Rocchetta
Institutions
- Coil Art Motive
- Fondazione di Piacenza e Vigevano
- Bnbiz
- Palazzo del Podestà
- Artribune
Locations
- Parma
- Piacenza
- Val D'Arda
- Castell'Arquato
- Italy