Open Call

Sabam x Rombouts: your art deco illustration!

Are you an illustrator with a great passion for coffee and art deco? Then take part in the illustration contest Aroma in Picture, organized by Sabam and Rombouts. This is your chance to show your creativity and win a place in an exclusive exhibition! Aroma in Beeld is a competition in which artists are challenged to translate the theme of coffee and art deco into a unique illustration.

A jury consisting of five members appointed by Rombouts and Sabam will select 20 finalists. They will pay attention to:

  • Originality and creativity
  • Relevance in relation to the theme
  • Artistic and technical quality
  • Emotional and visual impact

The 20 best works will receive a spot during an exhibition at the Saint-Géry Halls in Brussels in November 2025. The winners will be honored during a festive ceremony. The three finalists will win cash prizes of 2,000, 1,000 and 500 euros respectively. This competition offers the unique opportunity to bring your work to the attention of a wide audience and meet other artists in the sector.

Deadline
31 July 2025
Organizer
Sabam x Rombouts
Participate

How to participate

Create your works around the theme “Aroma in Pictures,” inspired by the world of coffee and art deco. Each participant can submit up to 3 original illustrations.

By July 31, 2025: submit your files via the online form, accompanied by a description and motivation (max. 150 words) for each illustration. Illustrations must be submitted in JPEG or PNG format, with a minimum resolution of 300 DPI. The required size is A1.

View the complete rules and regulations.