The Georgios & Aristea Mamidakis Foundation is issuing an open call to Greek and international artists for the 2027 Art Award.

The Art Award supports and promotes contemporary artists by offering them the opportunity to create a new work of art, which will remain on permanent display in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, will be incorporated into the Foundation’s art collection, and will become part of an important cultural heritage.

The Foundation invites artists from around the world to submit a proposal for a large-scale sculptural installation, designed for permanent outdoor display, to serve as a landmark in the area. The winning proposal will stand out for its originality, its relationship to the site (site specificity), and its creative composition. Entries will be evaluated based on their clarity and conceptual coherence, their connection to the site and the context in which they are situated, as well as their ability to offer an active experience to the viewer. At the same time, the following aspects are examined: scale and integration into the environment; technical and construction adequacy; public safety; and sustainability and maintenance considerations.

The 2027 Art Award is open to visual artists working in the following fields: sculpture, installation, sound installation, mixed media, constructions using natural materials, land art, environmental art, ecological art, and works that integrate art and nature with the aim of creating innovative interventions in open spaces.

The selected proposal will be awarded a prize of 15,000 euros, and the Foundation will also cover the costs of the project’s construction and the artist’s travel and accommodation. The selected artist will have the period from February to May 2027 to create the work for which they were awarded the prize.

The winning work will be presented to the public at a public ceremony in June 2027 and will remain on permanent display, accessible to the public.

The deadline for submitting applications is Wednesday, December 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Greek time (GMT+2). Applications (in Greek and English) must be submitted exclusively via the designated form on the Foundation’s website.

For any further clarification or information, interested parties may contact [email protected]