Arte Laguna Prize 2026

The Arte Laguna Prize, Venice-based International Contemporary Art Contest, invites emerging and established artists from around the world to apply for its 21st edition. The competition, held at the Arsenale Nord in Venice, offers artists the opportunity to exhibit alongside 120 finalists, under the theme of innovation and global artistic connection.

The program is open to artists working in painting, sculpture and installation, photography, video art and short films, performance and acting (theatre and film), digital art, digital graphics and cartoons, land art, urban and street art, and art design. There are no restrictions on nationality, age, or professional background.

Selected artists will exhibit in Venice from november 6 to november 29, 2026, receive a 10,000 euro cash prize, and gain access to a wide network of international collaborations through the Arte Laguna Prize Special Prizes.

Applications must be submitted online through the official Arte Laguna Prize platform. Apply here.

Arte Laguna Prize
San Marco 4571/c
Venice, Italy

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