58th AICA International Congress: Rennes, France, October 12-16, 2026
Theme: Art criticism and eco-socially engaged practices: new writing, new challenges?
CONTEST TIMELINE: JUNE 9 - AUGUST 6 – BY PARIS MIDNIGHT (CET)
Eligibility: Critics (commentators, curators, educators) writing from anywhere, newspapers, magazines, television, radio, internet
Languages: English, French or Spanish, Optional: French or Spanish with English translation
Entry fee: None
Cash Prizes: First Place €2000; Second Place €1000; Third Place €500
Jury Process: Aica International Awards Committee reads and ranks essays
Notification: The three winners will be notified by email. Winning essays will be posted on the AICA International website
DIRECTIONS
Applicants should email an all-inclusive attachment using Microsoft Word (no PDF or Google Docs accepted)
2000–3000-word count essay (one essay per applicant) with bibliography;
Optional images should be labelled;
Mandatory: Short biography including nationality, workplace and email.
Email entries to all by Midnight (CET) August 6, 2026:
38144@alaska.net – mail@ruicepeda.com – sandrahitner@gmail.com – aica.office@gmail.com
FAQ
Essayists do not have to be AICA members
Essays do not have to follow 2026 Congress theme
Previously published essays, or essays sent to other contests, are eligible
AICA International reserves the right to publish entries on its website or AICA/e-mag
This open call is available to download as a PDF file in English, French and Spanish.