Prix Jeune Creation 2026

L’Atelier Blanc, in partnership with the Département de l’Aveyron, is organizing the 16th edition of the Prix Jeune Création in Villefranche-de-Rouergue in 2026. This call aims to discover, promote, and support emerging talents in contemporary art. Three prizes will be awarded: one by the L’Atelier Blanc Young Creation jury, one by the public, and one by the Département de l’Aveyron. The laureate of the Jury Prize will receive a 4-week creative residency in Villefranche-de-Rouergue in 2027, including accommodation, workspace, production cost coverage, travel expenses, and a 1500€ creation grant. The Public Prize is 500€. Five artists will be selected to exhibit their work from October 10 to December 5, 2026, in Villefranche-de-Rouergue, and will receive 200€ for exhibition rights, with travel and accommodation covered for installation and opening. The Prix du Département for contemporary art offers a 6000€ budget for a residency and mediation project in 2027, focusing on creating artistic works related to the material and/or immaterial heritage of the Aveyron department, including artist fees, materials, and residency expenses. Applicants must be visual artists born after January 1, 1993, and demonstrate a professional approach to contemporary art. The deadline for applications is May 4, 2026.