The competition aims to promote and enhance the historical, cultural, artistic and landscape heritage and local identity of the Municipality of Pietralunga, while encouraging artistic culture and cultural tourism.

The event seeks to foster interaction among artists, residents and visitors by encouraging the discovery of the historic centre and the most representative places of the municipality through free artistic expression.

The competition consists of the creation of a painting executed entirely within the historic centre of Pietralunga, including Piazza VII Maggio, the town walls and any additional areas designated by the organisers. The work must be created during the official duration of the event in accordance with these Regulations.

Participation is open to all Italian and international artists, with no age restrictions, subject to compliance with these Regulations

Registered artists may exhibit their paintings and sculptures along the streets of the historic village of Pietralunga in accordance with the instructions provided by the organisers.

The competition consists of the live creation of a painting on canvas or another suitable support, which must be numbered and officially stamped by the organisers at the time of registration.

All painting techniques are permitted. Each participant may submit one or more supports for stamping, all of which will receive the same identification number.

Although multiple supports may be stamped, each artist may compete with only one artwork, which must be created entirely during the event.

All works must be presented framed and equipped with a suitable hanging system. They must be delivered in a condition that allows immediate exhibition and evaluation by the jury.

The artwork may bear the artist’s signature; however, for judging purposes the signature must be concealed or otherwise not visible to the jury. The identification number assigned by the organisers and the artist’s personal details must be indicated on the back of the work.

The Plein Air Painting Competition shall commence at 4:00 p.m. on 1 August 2026 and conclude at 5:00 p.m. on 2 August 2026.

Registration and stamping of painting supports will take place at the venue designated by the organisers from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on 1 August 2026 and from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on 2 August 2026.

Each artist may submit only one artwork in accordance with these Regulations.
Eligible works will be assessed by a jury appointed by the organisers and composed of individuals with appropriate expertise and experience in the artistic and cultural sector. The jury’s decision shall be final and not subject to appeal.

Ciascun artista potrà presentare una sola opera, realizzata nel rispetto delle disposizioni del presente regolamento.

Le opere ammesse saranno valutate da una giuria nominata dall’organizzazione, composta da soggetti in possesso di adeguata competenza ed esperienza nel settore artistico e culturale. Il giudizio della giuria è definitivo, insindacabile e inappellabile.

Following the evaluation process, the jury will establish the ranking of the winning works.

Event sponsors may assign special awards to works not already awarded by the jury, according to arrangements agreed in advance with the organisers.

The award ceremony will take place in Piazza Fiorucci at 6:30 p.m. on 2 August 2026, unless otherwise communicated by the organisers.

Registration and participation are free of charge.

If supports are stamped on the first day of the event, they must be left in the custody of the organisers at the end of that day and may be collected by the artist on the following day for completion of the work. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in exclusion.

Participants shall provide, at their own expense, all materials and equipment required for the execution of the artwork, including an easel or any other suitable display support for presentation to the jury

I concorrenti dovranno provvedere a propria cura e spese a tutti i materiali e alle attrezzature necessarie per la realizzazione dell’opera, nonché al cavalletto o ad altro idoneo supporto espositivo utile alla presentazione dell’opera alla giuria.

By registering for the competition, participants authorise the Municipality of Pietralunga to photograph, reproduce and use images of the artworks and of the event itself for institutional, promotional, cultural and educational purposes, in printed, digital or multimedia form, without entitlement to any remuneration.

Participation in the event implies full and unconditional acceptance of these Regulations.

Failure to comply with any provision herein shall constitute grounds for exclusion.

By submitting an application, artists acknowledge and accept that the works receiving the prizes established under these Regulations shall become the property of the Municipality of Pietralunga or of the sponsor providing the relevant award

The prize awarded shall constitute full consideration for the acquisition of the artwork, and no further financial claims may be made against the organisers or the acquiring party.

Le opere premiate acquisite dal Comune di Pietralunga entreranno a far parte della raccolta artistica comunale denominata “Collezione dell’Estemporanea Pittori alla Rocca Longobarda”, costituita nel corso delle diverse edizioni della manifestazione quale patrimonio culturale e artistico della comunità.

Award-winning works acquired by the Municipality of Pietralunga shall become part of the municipal art collection entitled “Painters at the Lombard Fortress Collection”, established through the various editions of the event as part of the community’s artistic and cultural heritage.

Such works may be preserved, exhibited and promoted at the Town Hall, in municipal buildings and public spaces, or within exhibitions, cultural initiatives and territorial promotion activities organised or endorsed by the Municipality.

The author’s moral rights shall remain unaffected in accordance with applicable copyright legislation.
Participants declare and guarantee that the submitted works are original, personally created by them and fully available for use under copyright and economic exploitation rights, assuming sole responsibility for any claims brought by third parties.

Accordingly, the organisers shall bear no responsibility for disputes concerning authorship or alleged infringement of intellectual property rights.

Le opere non premiate rimangono di proprietà dei rispettivi autori e dovranno essere ritirate secondo le modalità e nei termini comunicati dall’organizzazione.

Non-awarded works shall remain the property of their respective authors and must be collected in accordance with the procedures and deadlines communicated by the organisers.

Should they so wish, authors may voluntarily donate their works to the Municipality of Pietralunga or to the event organisers.
If, within fifteen days from the end of the event, an author has neither collected the work nor agreed alternative arrangements with the organisers, the Municipality of Pietralunga shall be entitled to dispose of the work at its discretion, without the author being entitled to any claim or compensation.

Should a third party express interest in purchasing a non-awarded work, the organisers may, subject to the artist’s consent, facilitate direct contact between the parties without acting as a commercial intermediary.

For the 2026 edition, the following prizes are established:

• First Prize: €500.00

• Second Prize: €350.00

• Third Prize: €300.00

The granting of a prize entails acquisition of the winning artwork in accordance with Article 6.

Additional special awards may be established by sponsors, public bodies, associations or other supporting organisations. The relevant criteria and any monetary value shall be determined by the promoting entity in agreement with the organisers.

The jury shall evaluate the works taking into account their adherence to the proposed theme, technical and artistic quality, originality and expressive effectiveness

The jury’s decision shall be final, binding and not subject to appeal.

Prizes shall be presented during the award ceremony referred to in Article 4

In order to encourage the participation of artists from outside the Municipality and to promote the local area, the Municipality of Pietralunga offers complimentary accommodation in a hospitality facility designated by the organisers.

L’ospitalità è riservata ai primi dieci artisti che comunicheranno la propria disponibilità a realizzare interventi pittorici su spazi, manufatti o elementi di arredo urbano individuati dall’organizzazione nell’ambito della manifestazione.

In order to encourage the participation of artists from outside the Municipality and to promote the local area, the Municipality of Pietralunga offers complimentary accommodation in a hospitality facility designated by the organisers.

This hospitality is reserved for the first ten artists who agree to create artistic interventions on spaces, structures or items of urban furniture identified by the organisers as part of the event.

Subject to accommodation availability, hospitality may also be extended to accompanying family members.
The organisers may allow artists and their companions to stay before or after the event dates, subject to the arrangements and limits established annually.
Requests for hospitality must be submitted together with the participation application and no later than 6:00 p.m. on 27 July 2026. Eligibility is also conditional upon completion of the assigned artistic intervention.

Any works created on spaces designated by the organisers shall become part of the property of the Municipality of Pietralunga

The organisers shall take all reasonable measures to ensure the proper management of the event but shall not be held liable for any damage, deterioration, loss, theft or tampering affecting the artworks during their creation, exhibition, storage, safekeeping, transportation or return, except where otherwise provided by law

The organisers shall likewise bear no responsibility for damage to persons or property arising from conduct attributable to participants during the event

Each artist participates entirely at their own risk and is required to adopt all necessary precautions to prevent damage to themselves, other participants, members of the public, public or private property and the surrounding environment.

No insurance coverage is provided by the organisers for the artworks entered into the competition. Any insurance relating to artworks, equipment or participation in the event shall remain the sole responsibility of the individual artist.

Delivery and collection of artworks shall be carried out at the participant’s own expense and responsibility.

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Italian Legislative Decree No. 196 of 30 June 2003, as amended by Legislative Decree No. 101 of 10 August 2018, personal data provided by participants shall be processed by the Municipality of Pietralunga exclusively for purposes connected with the organisation, management and promotion of the event, as well as for related administrative requirements.

Data processing shall be carried out by both paper-based and electronic means in compliance with the principles of lawfulness, fairness, transparency and protection of personal data.

By submitting the application for participation, applicants declare that they have read and understood the privacy notice prepared by the Municipality of Pietralunga regarding the processing of personal data.

For information regarding the Plein Air Painting Competition organised by the Municipality of Pietralunga, please contact

samantha.citti@pietralunga.it

ufficio.assessori@pietralunga.it