International Artist of Europe Award 2024
FLORENCE
Presentation at the historic Palazzo Pucci (in the historic center) on the 20th of December 2024
Exhibition and Video Exhibition at the Cartavetra gallery
(15 days of exhibition)
15 January – 01 February 2025
and enter the PitturiAmo circuit, supported by the great international galleries
Painting – Sculpture – Graphics – Photography – Digital Art – Installation – Artificial Intelligence
FREE THEME
DEADLINE: October 30, 2024
discounted places available
Watch the presentation of the previous event (Milan, San Babila theatre – 14 December 2023)
Find out how we work, what we do and what our goals are.
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We present your art to major international gallery owners
The International Artist of Europe Award 2024 is organized by PitturiAmo in Florence with the aim of giving visibility to all the artists admitted in an international and prestigious context, identifying 20 talents to include in a circuit of international artists, supported by great gallery owners from all over the world.
A selection of 20 artists, of particular importance, will have the opportunity to establish working relationships with the Cartavetra Gallery in Florence.
Who is the award for
The Award is set up for professional or non-professional painters, sculptors, photographers, digital artists who wish to exhibit their art in a prestigious context to make themselves known and enter an international circuit, aimed at their promotion and valorisation.
It is possible to present one or more works of art, with a FREE THEME, in the categories PAINTING, SCULPTURE, GRAPHICS, PHOTOGRAPHY, DIGITAL ART, INSTALLATION, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
The prizes at stake
The Award aims to give wide visibility to the works of the admitted artists through real and video exhibition for 15 days at the Cartavetra Gallery in Florence.
- FROM THE FIRST TO THE TWENTIETH JOINT WINNERS – physical exhibition at the Cartavetra gallery in Florence, from the 15th of January to the 1st of February 2025.
- ALL admitted artists will receive a certificate of merit and will be able to video-exhibit their work at the Cartavetra gallery in Florence, the 15th of January to the 1st of February 2025.
- Invitation to the Grand Gala Presentation of the event on the 20th of December 2024 at the historic Palazzo Pucci, in the center of Florence.
For all admitted artists
- chance to be one of the 20 winners;
- 15 days of video exposure;
- certificates and catalog in PDF to facilitate online distribution;
- discounts for the purchase of PitturiAmo services;
- personalized posters with your name and your work, specifically designed for social media to promote your presence at the Award;
- green policy, to limit the environmental impact caused by the use of printing paper, inks and transportation.
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In the photos, interiors of the Galleria Cartavetra in Florence
Cartavetra Gallery – Via Maggio, 64R – Florence
The Cartavetra Gallery is a space dedicated to contemporary art, founded in 2015 by Brunella Baldi.
It was born from the desire to create a meeting place that can break with the traditional model of the gallery intended for a few initiates, establishing itself as one of the most dynamic and emerging galleries in the contemporary art sector of the city.
It is located in the Oltrarno district, between Pitti and S. Spirito Square, close to the Florentine shopping streets.
The gallery’s artistic choices are focused on enhancing emerging and mid-career talents.
Over the years, Cartavetra has become a reference center for contemporary art in Florence. Housed in a space strongly characterized by the typical architecture of the sixteenth-century buildings in Via Maggio, it is spread over two large rooms for a total of approximately 130 m2 of exhibition area.
The gallery promotes its artists through the organization of exhibitions in its space and in public institutions, as well as through the publication of monographs and catalogues. He has organized numerous exhibitions, participated in national and international fairs, collaborated with museums and institutions.
It also organizes artist residencies and promotes art through meetings with artists, talks and in-depth studies on topics related to the artistic and literary fields.
Exhibition and Video Exhibition
15 January – 01 February 2025
All the works admitted to the prize will be exhibited in video exhibition for 15 days, from the 15th of January to the 1st of February 2025, at the Cartavetra Gallery in Florence.
Brunella Baldi
I founded the Cartavetra Gallery in 2015, immediately trying to build a very personal path, linked to my curiosity.
My love for art developed together with my career as a contemporary dancer first and as an editorial illustrator later.
Starting to collect and present artists was the next step.
I have built my space and my artistic proposal in the name of sharing, or even better, participation. Fundamental elements for a new gallery format. I think that for an emerging space like ours it is not possible to adhere to a traditional model with only the exhibition proposal. Our artists are invited to talk about their work, to lead workshops, to work directly in our space.
Our appointments have often turned into a large cultural gathering where people meet, talk, laugh in the spirit of discussion.
The thought that accompanies and has accompanied all the initiatives started from the essential search for professionalism and the quality of the work presented.
Then that of involving the public, bringing as many people as possible to enjoy the art, to enter the gallery.
Removing/shortening the distance between the public and the gallery has been our daily mantra.
The event catalog with ISBN code
As a tribute to all the selected artists
The PDF catalog of the International Artist of Europe Award, with all the artists admitted to the exhibition.
The catalog will be distributed with an ISBN code (International Standard Book Number) which guarantees diffusion and availability in all international bookstores.
You can download the catalog in PDF format for free and easily distribute it online to all your contacts.
N.B. The catalog will be available for download approximately three weeks after the end of the event. Technical times necessary to create the product. If you would like to have a hard copy of the catalogue you can buy it directly on the typography website.
Grand Presentation Gala
at the historic Palazzo Pucci
Via de’ Pucci, 4, 50122 Florence
Located in the heart of Florence, Palazzo Pucci is an extraordinary example of Florentine Renaissance architecture.
This majestic building, built in the 16th century, houses a collection of highly relevant works of art and represents an important cultural heritage. Today, Palazzo Pucci is the ideal location for private events thanks to its privileged position in the historic center of the city.
The fame of the palace is not limited only to the beauty of its sumptuous halls, decorated with frescoes, paintings and sculptures of inestimable value. It is also known for the mystery that surrounds the walled-up window on the ground floor, at the corner of Via dei Servi. This window is a silent witness to the “Pucci conspiracy“, an intriguing story linked to this family that was once allied with the powerful Medici. It is said that from that window the hired assassins positioned themselves to try to assassinate Cosimo de Medici. As a sign of reporting and punishment, the window was bricked up and remains as a testimony to this fascinating episode.
Even today, part of the magnificent Palazzo Pucci is inhabited by the descendants of this singular family. Here, past and present blend harmoniously creating a unique place that preserves the legacy of one of the most fascinating families in Florentine history.
Watch some moments of the vernissage relating to the previous Top Selection New York 2024 Award event (07/29/24 – 08/04/24)
The certificate of merit
All participants will receive a certificate of merit with a generic motivation for admission.
Here’s how to participate
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Fill out the form below and send the image of your artworks with title, technique and size. Our artistic editorial staff will evaluate your work and, if you are selected, we will contact you in order to formalize your registration.
If you have difficulty filling out the registration form, contact our editorial staff and we will help you!
FREE THEME
DEADLINE: October 30th
TO ALL ELIGIBLE ARTISTS:
- The opportunity to enter the circle of PitturiAmo artists, supported by the great international galleries;
- Video exhibition of the work admitted in the Cartavetra gallery in Florence, from the 15th of January to 1st of February 2025;
- The catalog of the event with ISBN code
- Digital invitation to the presentation of the event at Palazzo Pucci which will be held on the 20th of December 2024.
- Certificate of merit with generic motivation for admission.
- Cocktail for the inauguration ceremony.
Possibility to compete for the awarding of Prizes:
- From 1st to 20th place – Physical exhibition in the Cartavetra gallery in Florence from the 15th of January to 1st of February 2025.
NOTE: If you have difficulty uploading the image you can fill out the form and send the image later, via email. You will be told how to do this on the next page.
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Painters in promotion
Paintings on display
Nino Argentati
Nino Argentati, designed and created PitturiAmo. He created his first web page in 1995 . Since then he has curated countless online projects for companies, specializing in search engine optimization and creating online advertising campaigns.
Thanks to PitturiAmo he has helped thousands of artists to sell their works both online and through gallery shows, fairs, shows and competitions.
He organizes exhibitions, awards and competitions for national and international artists, in Italy and abroad.
There are more than 19,000 artists members of the PitturiAmo Network, exhibiting more than 218,000 works of art online.
With these numbers and an average of about 3500 visitors a day, PitturiAmo has become the largest art gallery on the Italian web.
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, during the presentation of the Italian Artist Award 2022 in Rome, with the artists at the Art 3f Fair of Marseille 2022
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;
- Sandro Serradifalco;
- Philippe Daverio;
- Paolo Levi;
- Mario Salvo;
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.
PitturiAmo respects the environment
To limit the environmental impact caused by the use of printing paper, inks and transportation, PitturiAmo chooses to minimize the printing and shipping of promotional material. Catalogs, certificates, brochures and everything not strictly necessary for the promotion of events and artists will be distributed exclusively in electronic format.
- FROM THE FIRST TO THE TWENTIETH JOINT WINNERS – physical exhibition at the Cartavetra gallery in Florence, from the 15th of January to the 1st of February 2025.
- ALL admitted artists will receive a certificate of merit and will be able to video-exhibit their work at the Cartavetra gallery in Florence, the 15th of January to the 1st of February 2025.
- Invitation to the Grand Gala Presentation of the event on the 20th of December 2024 at the historic Palazzo Pucci, in the center of Florence.
Find out more
Watch the interviews with Anna Soricaro, Vittorio Schieroni and Rossella Antonucci.
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Anna Soricaro: Why the title Artist of Europe Award?
Anna Soricaro: Why are art awards important?
Vittorio Schieroni: Why is PitturiAmo important for the selection of artists?
Vittorio Schieroni: How important is networking between artists, curators, gallery owners?
Rossella Antonucci: What doors can a dialogue with an art expert open?
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Is it compulsory to pay registration fee?
The registration fee must be paid only in case of selection and only if you actually decide to participate in the Prize. No obligation is required following the submission of the application. You will be able to decide, in complete serenity, to participate and therefore pay the registration fee only after being selected.
What is the cost of participation and when will I have to pay?
The amount of 225,00 € can be paid by bank transfer, credit card or PayPal. The membership will be confirmed only and exclusively upon receipt of the admission fee. ATTENTION! Only during certain periods is it possible that discounts may be active. Check, during payment, if you are entitled to this discount!
N.B.: After 14 days from payment it will not be possible to withdraw from the purchase.
Can I pay in installments?
We have not provided this option. However, if you believe that payment in installments is the only possible solution, contact our editorial staff at the email address redazione@pitturiamo.eu, or via WhatsApp, and we will find a solution.
How many artworks can I submit?
It is possible to participate with one or more works (there is a discount for participation with more works), which you will have to send via email using the form on this page (to send more works it is not necessary to fill in the registration form several times, you can send all of them via email to info@pitturiamo.com). If you have difficulty sending the image, contact our editorial team at the email address redazione@pitturiamo.eu, or via WhatsApp
What are the categories in the competition?
You can submit your artwork in one of the following categories: painting, sculpture, photography, graphics, digital art, installation, artificial intelligence.
Where the artworks will be exhibited?
All admitted works will be videoexhibited at the Cartavetra Gallery in Florence from January 15th to February 1st, 2025.
In addition, all the works admitted and the artists participating will be given wide visibility on all the channels of distribution of PitturiAmo. These include all the sites of the PitturiAmo Network (www.pitturiamo.com, www.pitturiamo.eu, www.pitturiamo.it, www.pitturiamo.shop, www.pitturiamo.gallery), the social channels Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, as well as all tools of dissemination such as Newsletters and WhatsApp and Telegram contacts. Overall, the PitturiAmo Network registers about 3500/4000 visitors per day. This means that thousands of people will be able to view your work.No other physical gallery can give you this visibility!
Who can see my artworks?
Thousands of people will visit the entire PitturiAmo Network during the days of the exhibition. This means that many critics, curators, gallerists, collectors and many simple art lovers will be able to admire your work.
By whom will my works be judged?
All admitted works will be judged by the artistic commission of PitturiAmo and by the gallerist hosting the event.
How are prizes awarded?
The jury will evaluate all the works received and will announce the winners after the closing of the prize and the exhibition in the gallery. All other participating artists will be informed by online communication, through PitturiAmo ’s channels.
What information should I provide you?
At the time of registration it is very important to provide personal data (name, surname, contact details), the image of the artwork and technical data (title, measurements and technique).
What awards will I receive?
All participants will receive a certificate of merit. The winners will receive a certificate of winning with motivation from the Jury.
Can I exhibit live?
The live exhibition will only be possible for 20 winning works. If you wish to exhibit your works from life, you can contact our editorial staff at the email address redazione@pitturiamo.eu, or via WhatsApp, to check the possibility.
In caso di vendita dell'opera è prevista una commissione per PitturiAmo?
No, è prevista però una commissione per la galleria ospitante pari al 25% della trattativa.
Who covers the cost of shipping the winning works to the gallery?
All shipping costs, both for sending and returning (in case the artwork is not sold), will be borne by the winning artist.
10 good reasons to participate
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You can make your art known in one of the most important cities in the world.
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Your work will be included in a prestigious catalogue that will be distributed online to thousands of users and art operators. The catalog will be distributed with ISBN code, to be easily distributed in all the libraries of the world.
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You can become part of a large international circuit, with some of the best galleries in the most important European cities (Rome, Vienna, Madrid, Milan, etc…). The circuit will expand more and more in the coming years, so entering now will be a splendid opportunity for growth and comparison.
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You can enrich your CV and thus increase your value as an artist.
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You can get discounts and facilities on some services offered by PitturiAmo
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You do not have to physically ship the work. So you reduce costs and eliminate risks.
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If you are not yet part of the large PitturiAmo family you can become part of the largest Network dedicated to artists, present throughout the national and international territory.
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If you are one of the winners, you will be able to use a team of online art operators who will promote the direct sale of your works.
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Your artwork will be distributed across the entire PitturiAmo Network, which has 3500/4000 visitors a day. On the days of the exhibition it will be seen by thousands of art lovers, critics, curators, gallery owners. What other physical gallery can give you this visibility?
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The exposure cost is very low. With just 225,00€ you are present in one of the most exclusive places in the world and compete to establish your art on a international level.
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