Eleventh International Awards for Art Criticism

The Eleventh Edition of the International Awards for Art Criticism (IAAC 11) 2025, is open to candidates from anywhere in the world writing in Chinese or English about any contemporary art exhibition held anywhere in the world or online between 1 September 2024 and 31 August 2025. Candidates are invited to write a review of 1,500 English words or 2,500 Chinese characters on any exhibition of contemporary art. The Organising Committee of the International Awards for Art Criticism aims to support independent critical coverage of contemporary art, away from the immediate pressures of the market, media and private patronage. The Awards are to stimulate good writing, critical thinking and dialogue and research relating to art across the world.

The First Prize will consist of a cash award of 10,000 Euros and each of the three Second Prizes will be awarded a cash prize of 3,500 Euros.  The deadline for this opportunity is 14 September.

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Enquiries about submissions should be directed to the International Awards for Art Criticism. Please always refer to their website for complete details and information. 

Please note, this call is run by the International Association of Art Critics, not the Commonwealth Foundation.