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Mamidakis Foundation Art Prize 2027 (Outdoor Sculpture, Crete)
Travel coveredHousing: Accommodation and meals at Minos Palace in Agios Nikolaos, Crete (up to 10 days).
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists worldwide (Greek and international) aged 18 or older working across sculpture, installation, sound installation, mixed media, natural materials, land art, environmental/ecological art, and art-nature practices; artistic duos welcome.
- The Focus: Commission to create a new, site-specific large-scale sculptural installation for permanent outdoor display in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, joining the Foundation's collection.
- Compensation: €15,000 award plus fully covered production and installation costs; the Foundation also covers work transportation, one return ticket to Crete, and accommodation and meals for the selected artist.
- Key Requirements: Online application form with name(s), date of birth and profile; a brief presentation of work and research interests; a proposal presentation with studies/photographs/sketches; CV (up to 10MB), portfolio (up to 50MB), links, and up to 3 attachments (max 50MB total). Proposal must reference one of three proposed sites and be for a new/original artwork; Greek or English only.
DeadlineWednesday, December 30, 2026
PayEUR 15,000 prize to the selected artist (or shared by a duo), paid 30% on acceptance and 70% on final delivery. The prize is NOT all-inclusive: the Foundation separately covers construction/production, transportation and installation costs under a mutually agreed budget (requested from shortlisted finalists), plus one return ticket to Crete, airport transfers, and accommodation and meals at Minos Palace (one visit, up to 10 days). No finalist or design fee is stated.
DurationFebruary–May 2027 creation period; on-site stay of up to 10 days at Minos Palace.
Program datesFebruary–May 2027 (creation period); public unveiling in June 2027
LocationAgios Nikolaos, Crete
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinessculpture, installation, sound installation, mixed media, natural materials, land art, environmental art, ecological art, art and nature practices
Age range18–
Application notesApplications may be completed in Greek or English and must be submitted exclusively through the online form; email applications are rejected unless prior arrangement is made. Proposals must refer to one of the three proposed sites and be new/original artworks. A production budget is requested if shortlisted; unsuccessful applicants are not contacted individually (no email by 15 February 2027 means not shortlisted). A legal invoice/receipt is required for prize and construction payments.
Contactinfo@gnamamidakisfoundation.org
G & A Mamidakis Foundation