Frequently asked questions

What can I win? ​

Provided all eligibility criteria are met and the candidate complies with the terms and conditions of the competition, the Winning Candidate may receive a total amount of up to forty thousand euros (€40,000) as compensation, a 6-week artist residency in our mentor’s art space in Accra (Ghana), a mentorship and a limited edition design on MAISON PERRIER packaging.​

When can I participate?

Submit your application from December 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 (11:59 p.m. CET).

What are the requirements for participating?

Each Candidate must be a graphic artist, i.e. an individual engaged in the creation of original visual works (in particular through painting or drawing) holding a certified diploma or degree from an accredited art school or higher education institution in the field of fine arts, applied arts or graphic design. Photography, video and sculpture are expressly excluded.​

 

Each Candidate must be over 25 years of age at the time of application and legally of age in accordance with the laws of their country.​

 

Each Candidate must have full legal capacity both at the time of their application and, if selected, of their formal acceptance of the prize.​

 

Each Candidate shall also be responsible for maintaining appropriate insurance coverage, including accident and health, travel, and personal liability, proof of which shall be requested by MAISON PERRIER.​

 

Candidates shall not have entered into any commercial agreement with a competing brand of MAISON PERRIER and be bound by any other commitment, including without limitation exclusivity, contractual limitation, or legal obligation that may impede participation in the competition or full execution of the collaboration, if selected as the Winning Candidate.

 

Candidates may not apply as part of, or on behalf of, an artist collective. No company or other legal entity may participate. Only individual applications shall be accepted.

 

The official language of the competition is English. Candidates must be able to express themselves in spoken and written English, with a level corresponding at least to a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Nevertheless, in order to facilitate and speed up the registration process, candidates may apply in any of the following languages: English, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, French, Italian, German. Applications submitted in a language other than those listed above shall not be considered valid.

 

Candidates must be fully available for at least six consecutive weeks during September and October 2026 and must be able to travel to Accra, Ghana to participate in the Mentorship and Residency Program, if selected as the Winning Candidate. It is therefore important for all Candidates to ensure from the first phase of online registration that they are available during the above-mentioned period.

 

All of the above requirements must be strictly met in order to be eligible to participate. MAISON PERRIER reserves the right to verify the accuracy and authenticity of the information submitted by Candidates and to disqualify at any time any Candidate in case of non-compliance with the eligibility criteria.​

 

Read the Rules of Entry for candidates here.

Is there a registration fee?

No, there is no registration fee.

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