ITSLIQUID International Contest – 20th Edition
Deadline: October 15, 2026

ITSLIQUID Group is proud to announce the 20th edition of the ITSLIQUID International Contest, a free theme international contest open to artists, architects, and designers from all over the world, divided into ten categories: painting, photography, video-art, sculpture, and installation, performing art, architecture, product design, fashion design, computer graphics and AI art, illustration, and drawing.

The contest is born aiming to promote contemporary art, architecture, design, and fashion through all ITSLIQUID Platform sharing tools (press releases, mailing list with more than 300,000 subscribers, social media networks, international contemporary art, architecture, and design events and exhibitions).

The winners will be announced on October 31, 2026
Deadline: October 15, 2026

AWARDS
ITSLIQUID International Contest will award the winners with the following prizes:

– 1 year of Exhibitions worldwide
The winner of the first prize will be awarded with one year of Contemporary Art Exhibitions in our galleries in Venice, Rome and London.

– 5 Exhibitions in Venice
Among the participants, 5 winners will be chosen to exhibit their creations during one International Contemporary Art Exhibition in Venice, in one of ITSLIQUID’s prestigious locations.

– 5 Exhibitions in Rome
Among the participants, 5 winners will be chosen to exhibit their creations during one International Contemporary Art Exhibition in Rome, at ITSLIQUID Art Space, located in the heart of the city.

– 5 Exhibitions in London
Among the participants, 5 winners will be chosen to exhibit their creations during one International Contemporary Art Exhibition in London, at ELEMENTS Contemporary Art Space.

– 5 Exhibitions in Barcelona
Among the participants, 5 winners will be chosen to exhibit their creations during one International Contemporary Art Exhibition in Barcelona, at ITSLIQUID Art Space, an elegant venue in the heart of the city, surrounded by parks and a few steps from the sea.

– 10 Featured Articles
Among the participants, 10 creatives will be interviewed, and their dedicated articles will be published on the official platform of ITSLIQUID Group. An email announcement will be sent to the mailing list with more than 300,000 qualified subscribers, and it will spread through our social networks.

CATEGORIES
The contest will have ten main categories:

PAINTING
PHOTOGRAPHY
VIDEO-ART
SCULPTURE AND INSTALLATION
PERFORMING ART
ARCHITECTURE
PRODUCT DESIGN
FASHION DESIGN
ILLUSTRATION AND DRAWING
COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND AI ART

WHO CAN APPLY?
Solo artists, architects, and designers can participate in the contest as well as groups, after the designation of a group leader useful for registration. Participation is without any limit on age and nationality. The number of works that can be submitted is unlimited.

WHY ENTER ITSLIQUID INTERNATIONAL CONTEST?
ITSLIQUID International Contest promotes contemporary art, architecture, design, and fashion worldwide. Artists, architects, and designers have the chance to win 100,000 euros in prizes, chosen by professional jurors.

HOW TO APPLY
You can apply to the contest in 2 different ways: by choosing one of the SUBMISSION PLANS or by emailing info@itsliquid.com

How to apply by SUBMISSION PLANS
– select one of the SUBMISSION PLANS according to the number of works you want to submit
– fill out the submission form
– upload the work’s pictures (in .jpg or .png format, max size of each image 5 Mb)
– press NEXT to proceed with the payment options in order to complete your registration

How to apply by EMAIL
Please send us the following information:
– Name/Surname
– City/Country
– Email/Website
– Artist statement, biography and curriculum vitae (doc or pdf format)
– Images of the works (large-size images in .jpg format, max size of each image 2500 pixels with a resolution of 72 dpi)
– For video art and performance categories, a direct link to the works
– Proceed to the payment of the entry fee following one of the payment options according to the number of works submitted
– Create a zip/rar folder containing the works’ pictures (in .jpg or .png format, max size of each image 5 Mb) and the receipt of the payment
– Send the zip/rar folder by email to info@itsliquid.com

Deadline for applications October 15, 2026 (11.59 PM your local time)
The winners will be announced on October 31, 2026

HOW DOES IT WORK?
The winners will be selected by a Jury of renowned Art, Architecture, Design, and Fashion experts, following the criteria of quality of the work, originality, and uniqueness.

WHEN WILL THE WINNERS BE ANNOUNCED?
The names of the winners will be notified on the ITSLIQUID website and on the official website of the contest through a press release.

more. www.itsliquid.com/contest

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ABOUT US

ITSLIQUID Group is an international contemporary art platform connecting artists, curators, galleries, institutions, and creative professionals through exhibitions, art fairs, festivals, competitions, and cultural projects.

Founded in 2001 by Luca Curci, ITSLIQUID has developed a network of cultural partners worldwide, with exhibition spaces in Venice, Rome, London, and Barcelona.

ITSLIQUID offers a comprehensive range of services for creatives, including solo and group shows, dedicated interviews, featured articles, and online contests. The aim is to use new technologies to make art accessible globally and connect artists from around the world.

Database demographics: 35% in America, 40% in Europe, and 25% in other locations (Asia, Oceania, Africa, etc.).
Key information: 350,000+ monthly unique visitors, 850,000+ monthly page views, 300,000+ newsletter subscribers.

ITSLIQUID Group manages a variety of art spaces all over the world; among them, Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello in Venice and different historical buildings, ELEMENTS Contemporary Art Space in the London city centre and other partners worldwide. Since 2001, ITSLIQUID Group has organised over 350 international events, engaging more than 10,000 artists across over 60 global venues. Its initiatives have featured prestigious museums like the CCCB – Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona in Spain, the NCCA – National Center for Contemporary Arts in Moscow, the MuMo – Museum Montanelli in Prague, and the MUST Museum in Lecce, in addition to numerous galleries and private foundations. Thanks to its partnership with Sedition, ITSLIQUID has presented masters such as Bill Viola and Refik Anadol, offering high-level opportunities for young, mid-career, and renowned artists.

ITSLIQUID is based on fluidity, motion, connection and accessibility. Making things easy to do. Welcome.

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