Funded by
Warsteiner, the competition offers young artists from all around the world the possibility to gain a foothold in the international art market.
The organisers are looking for artists who knowingly work at the interfaces between art and creative industries, whose works blur boundaries of traditional forms of expression. Since its beginning in
2010,
BLOOOM Award by Warsteineremphasizes interdisciplinarity, power of innovation, courage and progressiveness.
Visual arts,
Design,
Urban artor
Video– the international art competition focuses on
courage,
innovationand
progressiveness. And for the first time in
2017, a special prize for the category
music videowill be awarded.
Art collectives and groups can also apply.
There is no entry fee.
Eligibility
Open worldwide to entrants over 18 years of age.
Prize
consciously takes responsibility for the participating artists and is distinguished by a long-term support. For one year, the winner will be actively supported in his career. As part of a
one-year mentoringby one of the jury members, the winner defines goals with the mentor to boost his career. Next steps are planned together and the winner benefits from the contacts and experience of his mentor. Additionally, the first place receives a travel to Art Basel in
Miamior
Hong Kongincluding 1,500 Euro (
approx. 1,600 USD) pocket money.
Moreover, all
ten finalistsget the chance to exhibit their works during
BLOOOM– the converging art show in Cologne (
Germany) in front of more than 35,000 visitors. On-site they'll be able to make valuable contacts with curators and galleries.