The Prisma Art Prize is now accepting submissions for its 19th edition, open to painters, illustrators, printmakers and all traditional 2D artists. Prisma Art Prize celebrates the many directions painting can take today – traditional or experimental, intimate or bold – always with a focus on strong visual research. The winner of the 19th edition of the Prisma Art Prize will be awarded with a 500 Euro cash prize. In addition, three finalists will be awarded with an Honorable mention, which consists in an interview curated by Prisma Art Prize.

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ARCUS Project is accepting applications for the Research Winter 2027 short-term residency program, open to practitioners and professionals in art and other cultural fields, including artists, curators, researchers, university educators, or writers. ARCUS Research Winter is a six-week residency and self-funded program that offers an uninterrupted time and contemplative environment for creative experimentation, in-depth fieldwork, and research for practitioners and professionals in art and other cultural fields. Located around an hour from Tokyo and a half hour from Tsukuba City, known for hosting one of the largest accumulations of science and technology institutes in the world, ARCUS Research allows participants to come into contact with the contemporary art scene and leading research institutions, as well as devote themselves to their creative endeavors in a calm environment. The program provides participants from around the world with valuable time and space to reflect, unwind, and nurture the creative process.

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