Fondation TGCC is launching its call for applications for the fourth edition of Prix Mustaqbal. This annual competition is intended to spotlight young contemporary artists and is open to Moroccan and foreign artists living in Morocco.
Since 2021, a jury of artists, professionals and art critics has been selecting at least ten artists who will have the opportunity to exhibit their work in the Artorium art space of the Fondation TGCC. The selected artists are named as winners and participate in an artists’ residency at Jardin Rouge. This opportunity is made possible by the support of the Montresso* Art Foundation. The Fondation TGCC also offers a cash prize and a group exhibition the following year in its art space.

In its first year, three artists were awarded by the Prix Mustaqbal: Khadija El Abyad, Khadija Jayi and Amina Azreg. For its second edition, the jury selected three emerging talents: Mohamed Al Mahdi Ali Bouha, Mouad El Bissaoui and Malek Sordo. In 2023, Prix Mustaqbal opened its doors to photography offering three prizes in three categories: Mehdi Ait El Mallali – Digital Photography, Rida Tabit – Mobile Photography, and Yassine Sellame – Old Process Photography.

This fourth edition of the competition is open to trained or self-taught artists between the ages of 18 and 35 in drawing, painting, installation, or photography fields. Candidates are encouraged to submit an intentional or ongoing artistic project for this year’s Prix Mustaqbal, which gives subject flexibility. The winner will work on a free theme for their solo exhibition in 2025.

The jury will shortlist the artists based on their applications, which will include an artistic project and a portfolio. Then, in the second round, the candidates will defend their proposal in front of the jury.

In 2024, the Artorium art space of the Fondation TGCC will host an exhibition of the works of 15 selected finalists. On the same day, the jury will reveal the winner of the Prix Mustaqbal after deliberation.