Epiphyllum Prize - Exhibition and Artistic Contest
Contemporary art exhibition and contest at Palazzo Giorgi Roffi Isabelli, in the Ciociaria region
About Epiphyllum Prize
The Epiphyllum Prize in Ferentino
In the heart of the Ciociaria, the Epiphyllum Prize transforms Palazzo Giorgi Roffi Isabelli in Ferentino (Frosinone province, Lazio) into an open-air creative laboratory for two days. Conceived and curated by Daniele Amelio, the event combines a collective exhibition with an artistic contest that fosters dialogue between different languages and generations, from emerging talents to established names.
A contest in nine categories
The core of the event is the "Epiphyllum Prize - Exhibition & Artistic Contest," divided into nine sections: poetry and literature, music, photography, sculpture, cinema, video art and installation, fashion, painting, and illustration. Each discipline brings original works to Ferentino, selected and displayed in the palace's historic rooms.
- The public takes center stage: visitors vote for the competing works.
- The awards ceremony concludes the two-day event, celebrating the winners of each category.
- Alongside the artworks, a packed calendar of performances, workshops, and meetings.
More than just an exhibition: performances, music, and meetings
The Epiphyllum Prize is designed as an immersive experience. Alongside the exhibition, there are live shows, yoga sessions, creative workshops such as sewing, poetry readings, and musical moments. There is no shortage of meetings with authors and directors: the film section "Spiccio Film Festival - Epiphyllum Prize Edition" brings cinema guests and dedicated screenings to Ferentino.
Palazzo Giorgi Roffi Isabelli, an exceptional setting
The choice of venue is no coincidence: Palazzo Giorgi Roffi Isabelli is one of the historic palaces of Ferentino, a city of ancient Ernican-Roman origins famous for its polygonal walls and Roman Theatre. Some contest events take place in the city's iconic landmarks, intertwining contemporary art with historic heritage.
An appointment for the Ciociaria
As a traveling exhibition that has visited various municipalities in the Frosinone area over the years, the Epiphyllum Prize is now a benchmark for the artistic scene in southern Lazio. The Ferentino stop confirms the region's commitment to promoting local creativity and offering artists a space for visibility and exchange, in a festive atmosphere open to all.
Epiphyllum Prize — edition 2026
For its thirteenth edition, the Epiphyllum Prize once again chooses Ferentino, with two days of widespread art at Palazzo Giorgi Roffi Isabelli. The exhibition curated by Daniele Amelio offers a collective display and a contest in nine categories, accompanied by shows, workshops, and moments of reflection. The "Spiccio Film Festival - Epiphyllum Prize Edition" film section and the events at the Roman Theatre complete a program designed to directly involve the public.
Programme Epiphyllum Prize 2026
The program spans two days, with free admission.
Saturday, June 6
- 3:00 PM - Inauguration of the exhibition with curator Daniele Amelio and the show "Io vagabondo".
- 3:30 PM - Vernissage of the competing works.
- 4:00 PM - Opening of the artistic contest voting.
- 5:00 PM - Yoga class.
- 6:00 PM - Sewing workshop.
- 8:30 PM - Closing of the first day's voting.
Sunday, June 7
The highlight day of the contest, with times subject to slight variations due to the Corpus Domini celebrations:
- 11:30 AM - Reopening of the contest voting.
- 3:00 PM - Toast with all the artists at Sant'Ambrogio.
- 6:00 PM - Voting for the "Music" category, curated by Fabrizio Ferazzoli, and "Creative Innovation" section at the Roman Theatre.
- 7:00 PM - Meeting with director Mimmo Verdesca, "Spiccio Film Festival - Epiphyllum Prize Edition".
The competition is divided into nine categories: poetry and literature, music, photography, sculpture, cinema, video art and installation, fashion, painting, and illustration.
Highlights Epiphyllum Prize 2026
- Nine artistic categories in competition, from painting to video art
- The public votes for the works and participates in the awards
- Live performances, music, poetry, and creative workshops
- Exceptional venue in the historic Palazzo Giorgi Roffi Isabelli
- Meeting with director Mimmo Verdesca and the Spiccio Film Festival cinema section
Prices Epiphyllum Prize 2026
Practical information — Epiphyllum Prize
Location
Palazzo Giorgi Roffi Isabelli, Ferentino (FR), in the Ciociaria region, Frosinone province (Lazio). Some events are held in other historic locations in the city, such as the Roman Theatre.
How to get there
By car: Ferentino is served by the A1 motorway (Ferentino-Sora exit). By train: Frosinone station is a few kilometers away, with bus connections to the center. It can be reached from Rome in about an hour.
Admission
Admission to the exhibition, performances, and meetings is free.
Info
Updates on the program and artists are available on the official Instagram profile @epiphyllumprize.
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