Classical Roman Arts Foundation Opens Fifth Edition of the Ecco Eco Awards

Call for entries: contemporary artists and researchers inspired by Classical Roman arts invited to apply before October 15, 2026
The Classical Roman Arts Foundation (CRAF) is proud to announce the Fifth Edition of the Ecco Eco Awards, dedicated to echoing and celebrating Classical Roman arts. The award recognizes contemporary artists and researchers whose work engages with, is inspired by, or reflects on the techniques, styles and influences of Classical Rome that continue to captivate audiences today.

Awards
First Prize: €1,000 — for the acquisition of certain rights (in whole or in part) to the selected work
Second Prize: €500 — under the same acquisition terms

Categories
Physical works — paintings, sculptures, installations, or constructs
Digital works — including works on USB, software-based pieces, NFTs, or other electronic media

Eligibility
Applicants must be over 18 years of age, and must demonstrate a particular connection to Rome. CRAF welcomes applicants of any nationality, with no discrimination on any unlawful or unethical basis.

Submit the official application form, available on CRAF’s website and Email the completed form along with all required visual material to contact@classicalromanartsfoundation.org
Full submission requirements — including CV, technical and critical descriptions of the work, and photographic/video documentation — are detailed in the official Award Guidelines, available at https://www.classicalromanartsfoundation.org/

Deadline: Early submissions accepted through October 15, 2026.
Media Contact:   Classical Roman Arts Foundation
contact@classicalromanartsfoundation.org