A competition dedicated to contemporary ceramic and terracotta sculpture, created to encourage dialogue between art, public space and local identity.
The Pro Loco Association of Signa, with the patronage of the Municipality of Signa, the Alimondo Ciampi Foundation, Banco Fiorentino Mugello – Impruneta – Signa and Progetto Renai, announces the first edition of the National Sculpture Award “Alimondo Ciampi”.
The award aims to celebrate the artistic tradition of ceramics and terracotta historically connected to the Signa area, while promoting contemporary artistic research and public art.
Artworks must be created mainly in ceramic or terracotta, also in combination with other materials.
Works must be conceived for public installation and suitable for permanent outdoor exhibition.
Minimum size: 50 cm per side.
Maximum size: 70 cm per side.
Each artist may submit one artwork only.
Cash prize of € 2,000.
The winning artwork will be permanently installed in the Renai Naturalistic Park or another public space in the Municipality of Signa.
Prize of € 1,000 plus participation in an artistic residency focused on ceramics and sculpture.
Cash prize of € 400 and the opportunity to organize a temporary solo exhibition.
A jury composed of prominent figures from the artistic and cultural world will select approximately 15 to 20 finalist artworks.
The selected works will be exhibited at Villa Alberti in Signa as part of the award exhibition.
Full regulations, participation requirements, selection procedures and artwork delivery instructions are available in the official call document.
Applications must be submitted by July 31st, 2026 through the online form.
The application must include photographs of the artwork, artistic CV, technical sheet and a video of the work.