Open Imagination
 March 01, 2026
The Art of Progress Prize (€15,000 award)

OPEN CALL: The Art of Progress Prize is a global open call supporting the next generation of creative changemakers working at the intersection of art, innovation, and sustainability. Open to artists aged 18–35 worldwide, the Prize welcomes proposals that merge multi-sensory practices—ranging from bio-art and data visualisation to scent-driven installations—with environmental consciousness. Ten finalists will be shortlisted, and up to five will be invited to present their work at dsm-firmenich’s headquarters in Switzerland in June 2026. The Grand Prize winner will receive a €15,000 grant, a one-year mentorship with dsm-firmenich’s creative teams, and opportunities for further collaboration.

 €15,000
 International
 
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