International Contemporary Art Award
I AM THE ARTIST
the Artist’s Voice
with Live Exhibition and Video Exhibition in Florence
A recognition of the work of international artists, with the creation of a book dedicated to the artists and delivery of the certificate of merit on the Red Carpet.
GRAND OPENING VERNISSAGE,
WITH THE PRESENTATION OF THE CERTIFICATE OF MERIT AND PHOTOSHOOT,
ON THE RED CARPET
at Casale di Emma in
Resuttano (CL) on June 21, 2025
Apply NOW for your application, only 100 spots available
EVENT EXCLUSIVELY FOR 100 INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS SELECTED BY THE PITTURIAMO EDITORIAL STAFF
- 10 artists win a Physical exhibition in Florence
- All selected artists will video-exhibit in Florence
- All the artists will be published in a beautiful volume with two pages dedicated to each artist, along with the presentation of a certificate;
The volume will be distributed across the entire PitturiAmo Network, which includes thousands of international professionals (gallery owners, art critics, curators, journalists, collectors).
With the help of PitturiAmo, you will be able to promote your art in internationally renowned prestigious contexts.
The event will be the natural conclusion of a training day in the heart of Sicily, with important international honorary guests.
- WHERE: Casale di Emma – Resuttano (CL)
- WHEN: June 21, 2025
- WHY: To give the right chance to your art
- WHO: Only 100 selected artists in attendance
- WHAT: You, the artist, at the center!
- HOW: Photoshoot, creation of a book dedicated to the artists, and award ceremony for all participating artists.
I am the Artist – The Artist’s Voice
The Volume
A prestigious and unique volume. Each artist will be dedicated two pages, with a personal photograph, a short bio, and a photo of their most representative work.
The volume will be distributed across the entire PitturiAmo Network and shared with thousands of contacts, including gallery owners, critics, curators, galleries, and collectors.
The artist’s photograph can be taken directly on site, with a dedicated photoshoot on the Red Carpet.
The high-quality professional photographs will then be gifted to the artist.
The volume will therefore be an exceptional tool to promote one’s image as an artist, to be proudly carried along to all artistic events.
An unmissable opportunity to promote your art.
To all participants
- Photoshoot with presentation of the certificate of merit on the Red Carpet and promotion through PitturiAmo’s channels;
- Inclusion in the volume “I Am the Artist – The Artist’s Voice”
- Video exhibition of a work in Florence (Roccart Gallery) by 2025
- Chance to win a physical live exhibition (Roccart Gallery) in Florence by 2025
- During the event, you will be able to attend a training seminar, an exclusive lunch with art consultants, and a roundtable discussion.
A privileged moment of dialogue where you can discuss the best opportunities for your career; from participating in international exhibitions and fairs to building an effective artistic brand.
+ Bonus
- Video exhibition of one of your works at Casale di Emma during the exhibition day;
- Certificate of participation in the event;
- Certificate of exhibition in Florence;
- Lunch with typical Sicilian products.
Participation fee
240,00 €
185,00 €
only for the first 30 artists
Also in 3 monthly installments with no interest
Your network is your net worth: the more connections you make, the more opportunities you have to grow
Who will be at your disposal:
✅ Daniele Radini Tedeschi – Art critic
✅ Stefania Pieralice – Curator
✅ Michelangelo Lacagnina – Artist
✅ Nino Argentati – Online communication expert
✅ Anna Soricaro – Gallery owner
✅ The entire PitturiAmo staff
Why attend this event?
A dedicated photoshoot
- The photographs will be used for the creation of the catalog and shared online across the entire PitturiAmo Network.
Make personal acquaintances
- Meet internationally renowned art critics and curators;
Get targeted advice
- Talk personally with all your art consultants, verifying which aspects to enhance to make it even more interesting in the eyes of critics and collectors;
Obtain certificates to enhance your CV
- You will receive certificates of attendance for the workshop, of video exhibition during the event, and of exhibition in Florence;
Dissemination of the photographs
- The photos with the presentation of the certificate of merit on the Red Carpet will be shared across the entire PitturiAmo Network.
Learn how to relate to galleries
- Discover how to present yourself at your best to international art galleries, avoiding mistakes that could hinder your artistic growth;
Exhibit one of your artworks in Florence
- 10 winning artists will be able to exhibit one of their artworks in Florence, at the RoccArt Gallery, by 2025. All selected artists will be able to present their work via video at the same gallery.
Request more information from our consultants
Do you want more information?
Call 07731841141 now and speak to our Assistant.
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Choose your PitturiAmo consultant
ANNA
DESPOINA
MONIA
ROSSELLA
VALENTINA
VIVIANA
Anna Soricaro - Critic, Expert, Gallerist
Despoina Tsormpatzidou - Critic, Consultant
Monia Scarantino - Consultant
Rossella Antonucci - Critic, Consultant
Valentina Abbate - Critic, Consultant
Reserved and charming location
A place far from the chaos, perfect for focusing on artistic and professional growth.
Objective
Provide targeted strategies and exclusive contacts to enhance your visibility in the international art scene.
Il Casale di Emma
An oasis in the heart of Sicily
Where We Are
Il Casale di Emma is an event venue located in the province of Caltanissetta, on the border with the province of Palermo. It is an ancient farmhouse with the classic “baglio structure“, dominated by a splendid centuries-old white mulberry tree.
The farmhouse has recently been converted into a venue for cultural meetings and special occasions. Only 2 km from the Palermo-Catania highway, it is easily accessible by private transport.
An unmissable opportunity to discover the Sicilian hinterland and the island’s best tourist destinations.
How to reach us
You can reach Il Casale di Emma with your car (clear and simple directions will be provided).
Your art in Florence
10 artists will be selected by the PitturiAmo art editorial team and will be able to exhibit one of their artworks in Florence by 2025.
All selected artists will have the opportunity to exhibit their artwork via video in Florence during the same period.
ATTENTION
offer valid only for 100 registered artists
Guests of Honor
It’s not enough to be talented, you also need to be visible in the right circles.
Daniele Radini Tedeschi
Daniele Radini Tedeschi, editorial director of the Atlas of Contemporary Art (Giunti edition), is an art critic and television presenter. He has seven editions as curator of national pavilions at the Venice Biennale Arte. He is currently the artistic director of the Grenada National Pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale.
Among his most recent conferences are: the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, USA; Vittoriano in Rome; MAXXI Museum in Rome; and La Sapienza University in Rome.
He is responsible for the “Gruppo Start” stand at Art Basel (Miami) 2024.
Stefania Pieralice
Stefania Pieralice, graduated with honors in Law and curator of the Guatemala National Pavilion at the 56th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia and the same Pavilion at the 16th Venice Biennale – Architecture. Since 2017, she has held the role of curator of the “Atlas of Contemporary Art” yearbook (Giunti edition).
Among her most significant conferences are: 2016/2018 Press Room of the Chamber of Deputies; 2021 MAXXI Museum; 2019/2023 Senate of the Italian Republic.
Michelangelo Lacagnina
He is among the artists selected by Dolce & Gabbana to decorate Smeg designer refrigerators and the Dolce & Gabbana Home Line collection, creating unique pieces inspired by Sicilian tradition. He has exhibited his works in prestigious international cities such as Los Angeles, Vancouver, New York, and London.
For Heineken, he designed the limited edition glass 2024 Cristalli di Sale collection for Birra Messina.
He boasts numerous solo exhibitions in Italy and several collaborations in production art design with companies that have chosen his art to enhance their packaging. Among the limited editions he has contributed to are Barbosa Gioielli, Zagaranera Parfum, Perugina, Dolce & Gabbana Sicily Home Collection, Swatch Taac Watches, I Mori Wellsana, Freni Milano Pasticcerie, Scancarello Sicilian Nougat Factories, Serio Cefalù Ancient Gelaterias, and Birra Messina for Heineken.
He has also designed entire lamp collections for the FiLed Home Collection.
His latest collection, Storici 2.0 Action Design, was exclusively previewed at the 2024 Milan Furniture Fair. This line reinterprets styles and trends with a retro taste, integrating art with the artistic production of Michelangelo Lacagnina Art, in some works created in collaboration.
The day’s programme
All attendees will be offered a lunch featuring high-quality Sicilian typical products, followed by training sessions where renowned consultants will explain to the artists how to navigate the right steps to start a successful career.
- 12:00 – 13:00 – Welcome Greetings
- 13:00 – 14:30 – Convivial lunch
- 14:30 – 16:30 – Training seminar
- 16:30 – 17:00 – Coffee break
- 17:00 – 19:00 – Round Table – Training Discussion
- 19:00 – 20:00 – Photoshoot
- 20:00 – 20:30 – Final Greetings.
The Training Seminar
The meeting will begin with a training seminar during which the best strategies to gain visibility in the real world and online will be explained to you.
The seminar will be conducted by:
- Daniele Radini Tedeschi – Critic
- Stefania Pieralice – Curator
- Michelangelo Lacagnina – Artist
- Nino Argentati – Digital Marketing Expert
- Anna Soricaro – Gallerist
The convivial lunch
All selected artists will be offered a lunch based on locally sourced regional products.
A delicious opportunity to get to know traditional Sicilian cuisine up close.
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with the right people.
Roundtable discussion
Q&A Session – A Highly Educational Exchange Moment
This will be the perfect opportunity to clear all your doubts. You will be able to express your concerns during the Round Table, in a Q&A session with the speakers of the day.
The right opportunity to better understand how to take action!
Investing in your network is like planting seeds: today you nurture connections, tomorrow you reap opportunities!
Here’s what you get by participating in the International Award
- Inclusion in the volume “I Am the Artist – The Artist’s Voice”
- Photoshoot with the presentation of the certificate
- 1 of your artworks in a gallery in Florence (Roccart Gallery by 2025). Only if you are one of the 10 winners.
- Video Exhibition of one of your artworks in Florence
- Lunch with local, zero-kilometer regional products
- Seminar with industry experts
- Coffee break
- Roundtable discussion
- Video Exhibition of 1 artwork during the training day
- Certificate of participation in the workshop
- Certificate of video exhibition
- Certificate of participation in the gallery exhibition in Florence
Participation fee
240,00 €
185,00 €
only for the first 30 artists
Also in 3 monthly installments with no interest
Submit one of your artworks now
Nino Argentati is the President of PitturiAmo, one of the leading Italian platforms dedicated to the promotion of contemporary artists. Active in the field of web marketing and business consulting since 1995, Nino Argentati has extensive experience in helping artists and professionals develop communication techniques both online and in the real world.
His career has seen him engaged in the creation of effective digital platforms and the organization of significant artistic events. Thanks to his passion for art and his expertise in digital marketing and SEO, he has helped numerous artists emerge and gain recognition on a national and international scale.
With PitturiAmo, he organizes art events all over the world.
New York, Paris, Madrid, Vienna, Berlin, London, Florence, Milan, and Rome are just some of the international venues where PitturiAmo artists have had the opportunity to exhibit their artworks..
He is the author of the book “The Art of Making Yourself Known – Marketing Tips for Emerging and Established Artists”. Translated into six languages, it is a reference point for all artists who wish to promote their art.
Graduated in classical literature with top marks, she specialized at the Mabec Master’s program of Federculture.
She is an art scholar and critic, text editor, creator and curator of exhibitions and interdisciplinary projects, as well as national and international cultural events. For years, she has worked on European project design, developing an international network of collaboration in the artistic and cultural fields.
Since 2005, she has been the director of the De Nittis Foundation. Since 2015, she has been a registered art appraiser with the Chamber of Commerce of Bari. She is a master’s lecturer at private institutes of cultural heritage management and the artistic director of the Zerouno Cultural Center.
She has collaborated with various local periodicals, online magazines, curated independent publications, and written numerous art catalogues.
She actively collaborates with PitturiAmo for the organization of artistic and cultural events worldwide.
Talent opens doors, but it’s relationships that let you through
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These are all the benefits for those who join the initiative
- Live Exhibition and Video Exhibition in Florence by 2025
- Exclusive photoshoot with the presentation of the certificate and promotion through the PitturiAmo Network
- Inclusion in the volume “I Am the Artist – The Artist’s Voice”
- You will participate in an exclusive meeting with some of the most important figures in the international art world
- You will meet personally renowned art critics and curators from around the world;
- You will learn the secrets of both online and offline communication;
- Discover how to present yourself in the best way to international art galleries, avoiding mistakes that could hinder your artistic growth;
- Obtain certificates that will enrich your CV
- You will attend a convivial lunch, featuring regional specialty products, alongside important figures from the art world.
No one achieves success alone: it is the connections that transform an idea into a reality.
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Painters in promotion
Paintings on display
Nino Argentati during some of the many events organized by PitturiAmo. From top left with: Vittorio Sgarbi and Sandro Serradifalco at the Premio Maestri in Milan, with Maria Grazia Todaro at the Art 3F fair in Alta Savoia, with Philippe Daverio, at the Vittorio Sgarbi Award, with Sandro Serradifalco at the Normanni Award, with Mario Salvo and Francesca Reger at the Raffaello Sanzio Award in Via Margutta, Rome, with Daniele Radini Tedeschi, Anna Soricaro, and Stefania Pieralice at the Artist of Europe 24 Award.
PitturiAmo has already helped many artists to gain greater visibility online, which has resulted in:
- Sale of paintings directly on the portal;
- Sale of paintings by private treaty;
- Win prizes in contests;
- Participation in fairs, exhibitions and various events;
- Exhibitions in group shows in prestigious places;
- Publications in art catalogues;
- Inclusions in the most prestigious art collections.
PitturiAmo is present at major art events together with many internationally renowned artists and critics, such as:
- Vittorio Sgarbi;
- Daniele Radini Tedeschi;
- Anna Soricaro;
- Stefania Pieralice;
- Sandro Serradifalco;
- Philippe Daverio;
- Paolo Levi;
Working together with PitturiAmo are:
- Curators;
- Art critics;
- Gallery owners;
- Journalists;
PitturiAmo is covering a void, created by the Italian state, which does nothing to promote art in the world
From left: Paolo Levi, international critic of art and Nino Argentati, President of PitturiAmo.
Any doubts? Read our answers!
When will the volume be available?
For technical reasons, the volume “I Am the Artist – The Artist’s Voice” will be available on the PitturiAmo Network in September 2025.
How many spots are available?
The maximum number of participants is 100 artists.
What benefits does participation offer?
- Photo shoot on the Red Carpet for the creation of the volume.
- A training day on art marketing;
- Direct contact with some of the most important international art professionals;
- Lunch based on local regional products;
- Video exhibition during the day;
- Certificates of participation;
- Purchase of the book “The Art of Making Yourself Known” at a discounted price.
Can all admitted artists take part in the event in Florence?
Yes, they will take part through a Videoexhibition. Only 10 artists selected by the artistic board of PitturiAmo will have the opportunity to exhibit their work physically.
When and where will the event take place?
The event will take place on June 21, 2025, at Il Casale di Emma in Resuttano (CL), in Sicilia.
Who will be the speakers and consultants present?
Participants will have the opportunity to interact with:
- Daniele Radini Tedeschi – Art critic
- Stefania Pieralice – Curator
- Michelangelo Lacagnina – Artist
- Nino Argentati – Online communication expert
- Anna Soricaro – Gallery owner
- The entire PitturiAmo staff
How can I reach the location?
Il Casale di Emma is located in the province of Caltanissetta, easily accessible by car.
Does the event have a participation fee?
Yes, the event has a participation fee of 185,00€
Who can participate?
All artists who wish to promote their art, gain proper recognition, and learn how to improve their artistic promotion can participate.
What activities are planned during the event?
During the day, the following will take place:
- Training seminar with art experts
- Convivial lunch with typical Sicilian products
- Round table to discuss the best promotion opportunities
- Sign copies of the book “The Art of Making Yourself Known” by Nino Argentati
How can I participate?
To participate, you need to pay the registration fee of €185.00 by filling out the form found on this page.
Can I contact someone for more information?
Yes, you can contact a PitturiAmo consultant via WhatsApp (you can find the contact details on this page) or by email to receive more details and assistance
Request more information from our consultants
Do you want more information?
Call 07731841141 now and speak to our Assistant.
Or
Chat with one of our consultants via WhatsApp. Send a message now and we will get back to you as soon as possible
Choose your PitturiAmo consultant
ANNA
DESPOINA
MONIA
ROSSELLA
VALENTINA
VIVIANA
Anna Soricaro - Critic, Expert, Gallerist
Despoina Tsormpatzidou - Critic, Consultant
Monia Scarantino - Consultant
Rossella Antonucci - Critic, Consultant
Valentina Abbate - Critic, Consultant
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