4th BOit! International Illustration Contest
- Tania tatti
- Aug 11
- 1 min read
• BOit!
• Deadline: August 15th, 2025
• Theme: Illustration
• Prize: €800 + Solo Exhibition
• Entry Fees: €15
• REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE
Announcing the 4th BOit! International Illustration Contest—a call to emerging artists and illustrators worldwide to put Bologna’s heritage in dialogue with their own creative visions. Hosted in one of Italy’s most enchanting cities, the competition provides an open platform for visual storytellers eager to expand their portfolios, gain international exposure, and engage in cultural exchange.
Who Can Enter?Emerging and mid-career illustrators, digital artists, graphic designers, and mixed-media creatives.
What’s the Theme?For 2025, we explore “The City and Water.” Submissions should investigate the myriad ways water has influenced urban life: from the design of bridges and aqueducts to the rituals of public baths, the flow of commerce along riverbanks, and the ecological challenges of modern waterfront cities.
Why Participate?Selected works will be exhibited in Bologna’s historic Palazzo dei Portici, featured in an international digital catalogue, and promoted across BOit!’s social platforms. Winners will receive cash prizes, professional mentorship, and the opportunity to network with curators, publishers, and fellow artists.