There is time until On 26 January 2026 to participate in the Cloudy Award, a comic book competition organized by the Youth Policy Department of the City of Biella and the Creativecomics Cultural Association. This year's theme is "Clouds of Style."

The award is aimed at young peopleə between 16 and 35 years residents in Italy or citizenə italianə Residents abroad. To participate, you must create a three-page comic strip related to the contest theme. They can be created using any technique, in black and white or color, by hand or digitally. The lettering must be in Italian.

The works must be completely unpublished, and the characters and narrative universe must not be protected by copyright. Cash prizes will be awarded: up to €1500 for first place. There will also be a special "Alessia Di Giovanni" screenplay award: participants can submit a story of up to 2000 words, accompanied by the accompanying screenplay. The winning text will receive a €200 prize and will be produced by a professional illustrator.

The 10 finalist works will be exhibited at Palazzo Ferrero (Biella-Piazzo) during Nuvolosa – The Comics Festival in Biella, scheduled for April 2026, and included in the competition's official catalogue.

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