The Painting and Sculpture Exhibition-Competition is back for its 16th edition, an initiative open to all art enthusiasts who wish to express their creativity during one of the liveliest times of the year for the city of Monza, coinciding with the renowned motorsport event at the Autodromo Nazionale.
The selected creations will be exhibited to the public at the Civic Gallery at 1 Camperio Street, from September 6 to 14, 2025
PREMIUMS AWARDED
Three exhibitions:
Best Figurative Work
The winner will be awarded a solo exhibition dedicated to him or her at the San Gerardo Library in March 2026
Best Informal Work
The winner will be awarded a solo exhibition dedicated to him or her at the San Gerardo Library, in April 2026
Pier Franco Bertazzini Award
The winner will be entitled to a solo exhibition dedicated to him or her, at the San Gerardo Library, in May 2026
To PARTICIPATE
The competition is open to all artists aged 15 years or older.
Participants must adhere to the proposed theme, represent the city of Monza, the Park and the Autodromo.
You can participate with a maximum of two works.
The entry fee is €10.00 to be paid (in cash) upon delivery to APS - Association School of Painting and the Arts Alessandro Conti, to partially cover organizational expenses. Works are due on Friday, September 5 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
All artistic disciplines are allowed: painting, sculpture, mosaic, installations, photography, etc. The technique, genre and format of the work are at the author's discretion.
Paintings must have a hook and delivered preferably without glass. The frame is optional. Works on paper must be brought back on canvas or on a hard, durable support.
Whenever the work needs support or a backing (sculptures/installations) it will be the responsibility of the artist.
The author's signature should not appear on the work. At the time of delivery, the works will be numbered and the artist will have his/her own reference number.
The works should be collected on the days and times indicated in the program. Any works not picked up will remain the property of the Organizer.
TECHNICAL JURY
It will be formed by five qualified persons, whose judgment is final.
The criteria for evaluating the works are:
a. effectiveness of communication
b. the originality of the work
c. the execution and technique
POPULAR JURY
All visitors to the exhibition, from September 6 until 4 p.m. on September 14 will be able to vote for their three favorite works, according to the instructions given on site. The work with the highest number of votes will win the "Popular Jury Award"
