Arte Laguna Prize, the Venice-based International Contemporary Art Competition, has opened applications for its 21st edition. Open to emerging artists worldwide without age or nationality restrictions, the prize offers exhibition, cash awards and international career development opportunities.
A jury of leading international curators and museum directors will select 120 finalists to exhibit at the iconic Arsenale Nord in Venice from 6–29 November 2026. One artist will receive the €10,000 first prize.
The competition is open to painting, sculpture and installation, photography, video art and short films, performance, digital art, digital graphics and cartoons, land art, urban and street art, and art design.
Special Prizes include:
– Artist Residencies: MoCA (Italy), BigCi (Australia), NY20+ (China), Swatch Art Peace Hotel (China)
– Business for Art partnerships: FOMAS Group (Italy), Gabe Tenute (Italy)
– Exhibition opportunity: Gallery Studio 76 (Romania)
Finalists gain international visibility, networking opportunities and the ability to sell work through the artelaguna.world platform.
