The Associació La Processó de Verges has announced the first edition of the Poster Contest for the 2025 Verges Procession, with the goal of giving artistic and contemporary value to the promotional image of this iconic event. The contest is open to artists from the Catalan-speaking territories (Països Catalans), and submissions will be accepted from September 20 to November 10, 2024.
Artistic and Cultural Promotion Through the Contest
This poster contest aims to merge contemporary art with the cultural heritage of the Verges Procession, offering participants the opportunity to reinterpret iconic elements such as the famous Dansa de la Mort (Dance of Death). The initiative seeks to foster creative talent both in the Empordà region and throughout the country, uniting art and tradition in one of the most renowned events in Catalonia.
Official Presentation and Esteemed Jury
The official launch, held on September 12, 2024, featured key figures from the art and cultural world. Among them was visual artist Assumpció Mateu, creator of the “Edition 0” poster, who explained the origins and objectives of the project. Art critic Toni Álvarez de Arana also spoke, emphasizing the contest’s connection to the artistic movement of the Empordà region.
The jury will consist of five esteemed experts in the art world:
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Lluís Puig Coll (representing the Association)
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Ferran Vidal (artist)
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Gloria Bosch Mir (art historian)
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Assumpció Mateu
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Toni Álvarez de Arana
How to Participate
Interested artists can submit their original and unpublished works digitally via the official form available at laprocesso.catbetween September 20 and November 10, 2024. Submissions must symbolically represent aspects of the Verges Procession.
Exhibition and Awards
Finalist works will be exhibited at Ca la Rosa from December 1 to January 1, and the winning poster will receive a €2,000 prize. The winning piece will also become part of the Association’s heritage collection, ensuring its preservation and continued significance in future editions.
Cultural and Artistic Promotion in Verges
This contest is part of a broader strategy to promote cultural richness in Verges, aiming to share its artistic identity with both local and international audiences. It seeks to position Verges as a cultural reference in the world of contemporary art across the Catalan-speaking regions—creating a dialogue between modern artistic expression and historical tradition.
Check the contest guidelines here, and don’t hesitate to contact the organizers for any questions through the official channels or by visiting the website: laprocesso.cat.
