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A new independent curatorial art project.
An unconventional international art magazine.
A major annual global art challenge.
2026 Edition
A monthly Challenge active since 2017, now entering a new chapter.
The NNC Challenge is a research-based curatorial project designed to identify, document, and publish emerging and mid-career artists through a structured selection process, leading to the formation of a new Collective each year.
This is not a competition for fast visibility, but a curated incubator built to create a reliable ecosystem of artists for collectors, curators, and art professionals.
Are you ready to take part in a long-term curatorial process that values quality, coherence, and responsibility?
👉 Follow us on our social channels to discover the selected artists and the ongoing evolution of the Challenge.
about
challenge
12 Months. 12 Volumes. A Curated Path Over Time.
Since 2017, the NNC Challenge has operated as a monthly curatorial selection process within an international professional framework.
Each month, artists apply to the Monthly Selection.
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Artists may be selected or not selected.
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Selected artists officially enter the Monthly Challenge.
All artists selected for the Monthly Challenge are published within our editorial ecosystem.
This includes artists who choose not to accept the Challenge or do not proceed to the paid step.
In these cases, their work is presented through small images or short editorial inclusions across selected pages.
Among the Monthly Challenge participants, a limited number of artists are selected as Monthly Challenge Winners.
👉 Monthly Challenge Winners receive two full editorial pages in our magazine dedicated to their work.
👉 Only Monthly Challenge Winners gain access to the Annual Challenge.
At the end of the year, all Monthly Challenge Winners take part in the Annual Final Challenge (December).
From this final stage, the curatorial board selects approximately 20 artists to form the new NNC Gallery Collective.
Our magazine was awarded Art Magazine of the Year 2023 at the London & South East England Prestige Awards 2023/24.
This recognition acknowledges the consistency and quality of our editorial and curatorial work, developed over time through independent research, experimentation, and professional responsibility.
The award reflects our approach across multiple areas:
from editorial projects and curatorial frameworks to communication strategies, artist experience, and the development of a professional international network.
The judging process evaluated elements such as branding and communication, project development, artist and client experience, and the ability to engage with new ideas and contemporary curatorial perspectives.
The London Prestige Awards recognize organizations that demonstrate a personal, creative, and high-quality approach, grounded in long-term vision rather than short-term results.
In 2026, we continue to expand our projects as a curatorial incubator, creating new opportunities for emerging artists and strengthening our presence within the international art ecosystem.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER: THE COLLECTIVE
Annual Winners and the NNC Gallery Collective
👉 Only artists selected as Annual Challenge Winners enter the NNC Gallery Collective.
Once selected, artists are:
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monitored and followed curatorially over time
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presented on the NNC Gallery website with a dedicated personal artist page
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published regularly in the magazine and across editorial projects
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featured on NNC Gallery social channels
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included in catalogues and curated publications
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involved in virtual exhibitions and selected curated initiatives
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presented to collectors, curators, and art professionals through NNC’s network
NNC Gallery does not provide coaching or mentoring.
Its role is curatorial, editorial, and mediational.
The Collective exists to create a trusted incubator of emerging and mid-career artists for collectors and art operators seeking curated, reliable, and researched practices.
Please send us the following:
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Three images (JPEG format, max 5 MB each)
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Short bio (Word or PDF)
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Artist statement (Word or PDF)
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Art project description (Word or PDF)
⚠️ Applications missing any of these files will not be processed.
How the Selection Is Managed
Our curatorial team oversees the entire selection and evaluation process.
If your work passes the initial free pre-selection, it may be highlighted on our social media channels as part of our editorial and curatorial activity.
Any visibility is discretionary and follows internal editorial planning.
Artists invited to the Second Step of the Challenge enter the Monthly Challenge and are eligible for publication.
Only artists selected as Monthly Challenge Winners may access the Annual Challenge.
There is no automatic publication, progression, or inclusion at any stage.
If selected to proceed, you will receive clear and detailed instructions regarding the next steps.
Please ensure that your artist bio includes accurate and up-to-date links to your Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), or other relevant platforms. These help us better understand your practice and professional presence.
Thank you for your interest.
V WORLD Group
NNC Gallery London Project