the announcement.
1) Purpose
Following the 2024 edition of the aPalazzo Contemporary Art Prize, the Expositiva Aps Association promotes the International Art Project Fondazione Castello di Sartirana, an opportunity that opens the doors of art to creatives from every corner of the world. Our goal is once again to welcome artists of all disciplines, be they painters, graphic designers, designers, photographers or experimenters of new expressive forms.
We place no limits on creativity: all techniques and themes are welcomed because we believe that art is a boundless space of freedom.
Our competition is open to everyone, from established professionals to young talents and art students, with the aim of offering an international platform that allows each artist to freely express their poetics.
The 2024 edition of aPalazzo Contemporary Art Prize saw the participation of artists from 18 different countries, leading to the selection of high-quality finalists. Their works, different in technique and themes, contributed to a collective exhibition featuring diverse languages and styles.which reflected the variety and richness of contemporary art, offering an interesting insight into the current artistic scene.
The works of the finalists of the International Art Project Fondazione Castello di Sartirana will be exhibited at the prestigious Sartirana Castle, a majestic medieval building located in Sartirana Lomellina (PV), dating back to the 14th century; guests of the Sartirana Arte Foundation, which has been brought back to its former glory thanks to the commitment, enthusiasm and competence of Giorgio Forni, today the activities are promoted by Loriana Zanuttigh with the same enthusiasm and dedication.
The castle, with its imposing tower, is one of the most important examples of medieval architecture in Lomellina. In addition to its historical and architectural value, the castle that houses the Sartirana Foundation is known for hosting the fashion collections of the 60s and 70s, silver, jewels, objects of peasant culture, art graphics and offers art exhibitions and events important cultural ones.
This unique setting will help create a dialogue between past and present, offering an extraordinary exhibition experience for both artists and audiences.
Expositiva Aps intends to promote the new protagonists of contemporary art, supporting emerging artists with relationships between artists, galleries, art curators, weaving a network of opportunities conducive to artistic and professional growth.
All participating artists will have wide visibility on the website www.artprojectexpositiva.it for the promotion and valorisation of their works.
2) Theme
The theme of the competition is free, therefore leaving participants maximum freedom of expression. Artists can explore and develop their personal research without restrictions, experimenting with concepts, styles and techniques that best represent their creative path.
The competition involves selecting participating artists and determining finalists whose works will be exhibited at Sartirana Castle.
All participating works will however be visible on the monitor for the entire duration of the exhibition.
3) Dimensions and types of works
The size of the works entered in the different categories must be a maximum of 2 x 2 meters and have a weight of no more than 30/40 kg.
The selection takes place on the basis of the photographic material sent by the participants at the time of registration via email to the following address contest@expositiva-art.it
Each work must be submitted as a single JPEG image with a maximum size of 2 MB and 300 dpi, accompanied by:
The following types of works are allowed:
- Painting
- Sculpture/ceramics
- Installations
- Performance
- Photography
- Graphics
- Mixed media
- Digital art
- Texil Art
4) Selection and winners
Artists will be selected for the final exhibition of the competition which will take place in Sartirana Lomellina (Pv) at the Sartirana Castle in spring 2025. The exhibition will be accompanied by the color catalogue, distributed throughout the exhibition period. Invitations to the vernissage will be distributed to artists, curators, critics, journalists and media in the area chosen to host the event.
The works of all registered artists will be visible on monitors for the entire duration of the exhibition.
During the inauguration, the winners of the contest will be announced and will win the prizes offered by Expositiva which will have a total value of approximately €7,000.00.
The artists will be selected at the sole discretion of Expositiva Aps Association together with the members of the Jury, any possibility of appeal is therefore excluded.
5) Rewards
The total prizes will have a value of approximately €7,000.00.
The works of the finalist artists will be exhibited at the Fondazione Arte Castello di Sartirana (Pv) in spring 2025.
The Jury among the finalists will choose:
a) One artist, the overall winner of the International Art Project Fondazione Castello di Sartirana, will receive a Solo exhibition at CSA Farm Gallery in Torino Italy, during the 2025 exhibition season.
b) One artist, the overall winner of the International Art Project Fondazione Castello di Sartirana, will receive a Solo exhibition at L2Arte Gallery in Pavia Italy, during the 2025 exhibition season.
c) 2 artists who will win a Monographic catalog each, printed in 100 copies of which 40 to the artist and the remainder sent to critics, gallery owners and curators by Expositiva Aps.
6) Communications
Aps Expositiva Association will inform selected artists of the methods and deadlines for delivering their works.
The registered artists will be published on the official competition website: www.artprojectexpositiva.it and on various social channels, throughout the registration phase.
7) Deadline, registration and payment methods
Registration deadline: 31 January 2025
Registration fees:
3 images € 75.00
to partially cover organizational and secretarial expenses, and as a membership fee of €30.00 by joining Expositiva Aps Association based in via Monte Nero 47 - 27020 Tromello (Pv) Italy.
Payment can be made via credit/debit cards, PayPal or bank transfer payable to:
EXPOSITIVA APS
IBAN : IT13S0569611300000006891X35
Reason: participation International art Project Castello di Sartirana
The payment details and deadlines are provided in the registration forms for the competition.
Participation fees must be paid before the final selections. Participation fees are non-refundable, even in the case of non-selection.
Participants can enter multiple categories by paying the registration fee for each.
To register, simply fill out the registration form available on the home page or directly below:
8) The Jury
The Jury that will select the finalists and subsequently the winners of the prizes is composed as follows:
President:
- Stefano Boschetti
Members of the Jury:
- Emilia Rodriguez Rubio
- Fabio Cuffari
- Katharina Grodzki
- Leonardo Rassouli Baghi
- Marcello Corazzini
- Marco Ranzini
- Roberto Dominelli
9) Shipping and collection of works
Shipping, collection, and any insurance for the works during the exhibition are the responsibility of the artists.
The Expositiva Aps Association that manages the competition will not be responsible for any damage, theft or loss of the works. The original works of the selected artists must be sent duly packaged to Expositiva Aps Association via Monte Nero 47 - 27020 Tromello (Pv) Italy. The details and shipping times will be communicated directly to the selected artists as soon as the selections are completed. Unclaimed works within six months after the final exhibition will no longer be available for collection.
10) Processing of personal data
By registering, the artists accept the regulations contained in this announcement in its entirety. The artists authorize the Expositiva Aps Association to process the personal data of the participating artist in accordance with the law. The personal data and images uploaded may be used for the purposes useful for the competition. The artists themselves are entirely responsible for the content of the images or text inserted.
The prizes for artists, as per Presidential Decree n. 430/2001 (art. 6, paragraph 1, letter a), are to be considered as recognition of personal and artistic merit or competitions held for the production of artistic works, excluded from the application of the regulations on prize competitions.
11) Miscellaneous
The Exspositiva Aps Association reserves the right to make corrections to this announcement, useful for the better conduct of the competition.