The COAL Prize 2025

• Project COAL

• Deadline: April 20th, 2025

• Prize: €12,000 + Creative Residency

• Theme: Freshwater

• Entry Fees: Free

• REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE

For centuries, ancient beliefs and traditions have taught that life is intimately tied to water. Modern scientific discoveries now confirm this ancient wisdom. We know that water has existed in the Universe since its earliest moments, acting as a crucial factor in the formation of stars and galaxies. However, water's mysteries continue to baffle scientists. While traces of water molecules have been detected in both ice and vapor states beyond Earth, only here do we witness its presence in liquid form. This remarkable feature stems from Earth's unique environmental conditions, which allow temperatures and pressures that sustain liquid water. In this dynamic state, water has played a pivotal role in creating and supporting life as we know it. It has been the original sanctuary for organisms and will continue to nurture the web of life into the future.