YICCA | International Contest of Contemporary Art 2025/2026

Organizer

Moho Art Association / A.p.s. Moho Association

Location

International (The final exhibition will take place in Milan, Italy)

Deadline

Application Deadline: November 20, 2025

Competition Category

All kinds of art works are accepted, including drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, graphics, mix media, video, installations and performances .

Eligibility

No restrictions (The contest is open to all artists or groups of artists and professionals from any country. There are no special qualifications required for entry) .

Entry Fee

Paid (The fee depends on the number of submitted works: 1 artwork: €50.00; 2 artworks: €80.00; 3 artworks: €110.00; 4 artworks: €130.00; 5 artworks: €145.00; 6 artworks: €160.00) .

Prizes/Awards

  • Cash Prizes:
    • First prize: €3000.00
    • Second prize: €1000.00
    • Third prize: €500.00
    • Special prize for students: €1000.00
  • Exhibition Opportunity: The artworks of 18 selected artists will be exhibited in an exhibition space in Milan, Italy .
  • Promotion & Visibility: The works of selected artists will be published on the "YICCA" catalogue and gain maximum visibility through an advertising campaign .

Core Introduction

YICCA is an international contest of contemporary art with the aim to promote enrolled artists, giving them a chance to join the international contemporary art market . The competition is open to all artists worldwide and accepts all kinds of artworks, including painting, sculpture, video, and installations . A total of 18 artists will be selected for the final exhibition in Milan, Italy, where they will compete for cash prizes .

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