SPECIAL PRIZES

BigCi (Bilpin international ground for Creative initiatives) is an independent, artist-run, not for profit artist residency program situated on the edge of Wollemi National Park within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Greater Blue Mountains, one of the world’s top biodiversity hotspots. BigCi has been established and run by Rae Bolotin, a practicing artist, and Yuri Bolotin,…

Situated in Chengdu Sichuan, NY20+ is an art promotion organization supported by Nongyuan Culture (abbreviated as NY below) with three theme gardens covering 141,000 square meters. It is committed to international art and culture exchanges and overseas projects. NY20+ conducts international Artist Residency Program, exhibition planning school-enterprise cooperation, non-for-profit art platform and other programs. Since…

The MoCA Association is the founding body of Arte Laguna Prize. Formed by a group of art lovers and connoisseurs, it has also welcomed over time many of the partners who have created the Special Prizes with it. Founded in 2006, MoCA is the cultural association committed to the appreciation of all forms of art,…

LITIX was born from the experience in marble processing of its two partners, Giacomo Massari and Filippo Tincolini, who founded TORART in 2004 in Carrara, followed by ROBOTOR. Both companies have merged into LITIX SpA, which made its debut on the Euronext Growth Milan stock exchange in July 2024. TORART an artistic workshop specialising in…

FOMAS Group establishes itself as a major Italian multinational in the forging, rolling and production of metal powders, essential components in key sectors such as the energy sector and the aerospace industry. The profound metallurgical knowledge of FOMAS Group is an element that has always characterized the history of the Company which, guided by the…

Gabe Tenute is a winery located in the heart of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG hills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The core business of this winery is the passion and commitment that owner Gabriella Vettoretti brings to the story and innovation of a typical Italian product, creating a "line of sparkling wines projected toward the…

WHERE ART COMES TO LIFE Shanghai, China www.swatch-art-peace-hotel.com Swatch has a deep love of art, collaborating with artists for over forty years. Made in Switzerland, joie de vivre, and positive provocation remain at the heart of this vision, and the Swatch Art Peace Hotel stands as a vibrant symbol of this ongoing commitment to supporting…

Gallery Studio 76 is a contemporary art space based in Bucharest, located within the premises of the Combinatul Fondului Plastic, an institution belonging to the Union of Visual Artists of Romania. The gallery operates as an open platform for artistic dialogue, dedicated to promoting contemporary art and fostering national and international cultural exchange. The main…

Ricardo Palma University of Lima, Peru (Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism) The Ricardo Palma University of Peru is an educational institution founded in 1969. Its objectives include education and research, as well as the social dissemination of science and culture to both the national and international communities. It is a flexible institution that adapts to societal…

This residency program creates a new space for contemporary artistic production on the periphery, outside of the typical centers of artistic activity. The artists have a studio space in Monade Gallery, while the island serves as a micro-location of intertwined environments and temporalities, stories and people, which is utilized as a model for exploring the…

Galata – Museo del Mare is the largest maritime museum in the Mediterranean. It holds centuries of history of navigation, exploration and migration: stories of departures and returns, of peoples who have met across the sea. Located in the Old Port of Genoa, steps away from the Aquarium, Galata is a living place where historical…

Estudio Rambar is a contemporary art platform based in Las Catalinas, a coastal town in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Founded by artist and architect Ale Rambar and his partner, cultural consultant Gonz Solórzano, the platform connects contemporary Costa Rican art with international audiences through collaborations, cultural projects and artist representation. Located steps away from the Pacific…

The Culver City Arts Foundation was founded to strengthen and connect the arts community, supporting artists and art lovers through increased outreach and independent initiatives. The foundation was founded with the vision of expanding its independence and deepening its connection with the community. As a nonprofit organization, it exists to foster the city's vibrant creative…

Nestled in the heart of the Namur Condroz region, the Domaine du Château de Leignon is a unique destination where heritage, nature, and the art of hospitality come together in an elegant yet welcoming setting. At the heart of the estate lies the Auberge du Château de Leignon, led by renowned chef Isabelle Arpin. Celebrated for…

Founded in New York in 2008, Crossing Art is dedicated to fostering dialogue and exchange in contemporary art across cultures. Since its establishment, the gallery has presented more than one hundred exhibitions, public art projects, and cultural initiatives worldwide. Situated in the heart of Chelsea, alongside many of the United States' leading art institutions, Crossing…