Each year, the Design Revelation rewards a talented young artist selected from final year students at the École des Arts Décoratifs de Paris. The winner receives €5,000 and a dedicated exhibition at ADAGP, alongside a critical text or photographs of their work. The Design Revelation is awarded in partnership with the École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs - PSL.
Who can apply?
Final year students at the Ecole des Arts Décoratifs - PSL in the following disciplines may apply:
- object design
- graphic and multimedia design
- textile and fabric design
- fashion design and interior design
A place of intellectual, creative and artistic ferment for more than 250 years, the École des arts décoratifs trains creators and designers in ten specialisations: interior architecture, art-space, animated film, graphic design, object design, textile and material design, clothing design, printed image, photo/video and scenography.
Recent Winners
For details of calls for applications in progress
These direct grants – ranging from €5,000 to €30,000– were launched several years ago under ADAGP's Cultural Action program to allow artists to pursue and develop their work.
[Call for applications] 2026 Connexion Internationale grant
Because Spain is an essential stop in the careers of artists from the French scene, ADAGP (French authors’ society in the visual arts) has partnered with the Institut français de Madrid to launch the Connexion Internationale grant and financially support Spanish cultural venues planning to exhibit artists from the French...
[Appel à candidature] Révélation Bande dessinée 2026
Décernée par un jury de professionnels, la Révélation Bande dessinée de l’ADAGP avec Quai des Bulles vise à encourager et valoriser le travail d’artistes-auteurs émergents. Date limite de candidature : lundi 8 juin 2026
[Appel à candidature] Révélation Livre d'artiste 2026
En partenariat avec (Made Anywhere), l'ADAGP, société des auteurs dans les arts visuels, lance la onzième édition de la Révélation Livre d'artiste destinée à soutenir et à promouvoir la création actuelle dans cette discipline artistique. Date limite de candidature : mercredi 13 mai 2026 à 14h
Portraits of the Design Revelations
