GDG PRIZE 2024

• WHO

Galleria Doris Ghetta is located amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Val Gardena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 2014, the gallery transformed into a contemporary art space, symbolizing a commitment to cultural heritage preservation and a forward-looking perspective. With Eleonora Castagna as a partner and a new location in Milan, the gallery opens a new chapter in 2022.

Its core principle explores the new humanism through introspective reflections on returning to nature. The program focuses on the symbiotic relationship between communities and landscapes, the balance of habitats, and an ever-evolving imagery that merges art, culture, and human narrative. The gallery serves as a meeting point for artists, encouraging expressive diversity and promoting a deeper understanding of humanity's role in the natural world.

The project space, Garasc, further supports emerging artists, encouraging experimentation and the creation of site-specific works that harmonize with the gallery's evolving ecosystem. Through initiatives like the Biennale Gherdëina, founded by Doris Ghetta in 2008, Val Gardena emerges as a place where artists and individuals silently dialogue with nature and culture.

The overall goal is to inspire a sustainable future through the transformative influence of art, embodying a more discreet yet impactful approach to promoting harmony between humanity and the natural world.

• WHAT

On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the space in Pontives, Galleria Doris Ghetta launches an Open Call to participate in the GDG Prize 2024 Painting Prize.

The competition involves the selection of a winner who will be commissioned to create a one-month solo exhibition at GARASC.

The GDG Prize aims to support an artistic proposal that engages with the themes and ethics of Galleria Doris Ghetta, providing visibility and creating new connections within the young international cultural and artistic context. Artists whose painting practice and work engage with the proposed themes will be selected.

• GUIDELINES

The fundamental principle of Galleria Doris Ghetta revolves around the exploration of a new humanism through introspective reflections on the human spirit's desire to reconnect with nature.

There are three themes around which the gallery's research and artistic proposal revolve:

  • Deepening the symbiotic relationship between human communities and landscapes

  • The delicate balance between organic and inorganic elements

  • The imagery of human narrative in continuous evolution in relation to the environment in which it lives

This blend of suggestions underscores the gallery's commitment to fostering a deeper understanding of humanity's role in the natural world and the transformative potential in this profound connection.

• JURY

All submitted materials will be evaluated by a committee consisting of:

Alessandra Troncone (curator)
Robert Bosisio (artist)
Lorenzo Rossi (collector)
Doris Ghetta (director and founder)

• WINNER

Galleria Doris Ghetta offers the winning artist:

  • Exhibition space at GARASC for one month

  • Technical support, communication, and promotion of the work through the gallery's official channels

  • A three-day residency during the installation and opening moments of the solo exhibition

  • A cash prize of € 2000

• PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

The competition is open to all contemporary artists under 30 of any nationality specializing in painting.

The application for participation is free.

To participate, complete the application via Google Form at this link:

  • Portfolio (max 25 pages) including a brief statement about the research and a selection of up to 10 works accompanied by technical captions (title, year, technique, dimensions)

  • Curriculum vitae (max 3 pages) including a list of residencies, awards, solo and group exhibitions

  • Exhibition proposal (max 5 pages) including a brief description of the general concept in relation to the exhibition or series of works (2000 characters including spaces) and a selection of a minimum of 3 - maximum 10 works. If the works already exist, images and technical captions (title, year, technique, dimensions) must be specified.

• DEADLINE

The application must be submitted by 24:00 on 30.06.2024. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

The winner will be notified via official email on September 30, 2024. Regarding the transportation of artworks for the exhibition to the exhibition venue, this will be covered by the artist.