- Deadline
- May 4
- Award
- Prix du jury jeune création de L'Atelier Blanc 1500 € / Prix du public 500 € / Résidence Prix du Département pour l'art contemporain 6000 € + actions pédagogiques. The jury prize winner receives a 4-week residency in Villefranche-de-Rouergue in 2027, including accommodation, a workspace, up to 300€ for production costs, up to 300€ for travel, and a 1500€ creation grant. The public prize is 500€. The Departmental Prize for Contemporary Art is 6000€ for a residency and mediation in 2027, covering creation costs, residency expenses (per diem, accommodation, transport), and presentation costs.
- Entry fee
- Free
- Eligibility
- Open to visual artists aged 33 or younger in 2026 (born after 01/01/1993). All media accepted, except monumental works or those with excessive weight. Applicants must demonstrate a professional approach in visual arts and contemporary art (students accepted only at the end of their studies, holding a DNSEP or equivalent). A driver's license and vehicle are required for the Departmental Prize for Contemporary Art.
- Location
- Villefranche-de-Rouergue, France
About
L'Atelier Blanc, an contemporary art association in Aveyron, France, is organizing the 16th edition of its Young Creation Awards, in partnership with the Aveyron Department. The aim is to discover, promote, and support emerging talents. Three prizes will be awarded: the Jury's Young Creation Prize, the Public's Prize, and the Departmental Prize for Contemporary Art. The jury prize winner will receive a 4-week residency in Villefranche-de-Rouergue in 2027, including accommodation, a workspace, production and travel cost coverage, and a 1500€ creation grant. The public prize is 500€. The Departmental Prize for Contemporary Art offers 6000€ for a residency and mediation in 2027, focusing on creating art related to the Aveyron region's heritage. Applicants must be 33 years old or younger in 2026 and demonstrate a professional approach in visual arts. Five finalists will exhibit their work from October 10 to December 5, 2026, in Villefranche-de-Rouergue.