Organizer: Arte Laguna Prize Committee

Location: Global

Deadline: June 30, 2026

Competition Category:
1. Painting
2. Sculpture and Installation
3. Photographic Art
4. Video Art and Short Films
5. Performance and Acting (Stage and Video)
6. Virtual and Digital Art
7. Digital Graphics and Cartoon
8. Environmental/Land Art
9. Urban Art and Street Art
10. Art Design

Eligibility: Open to contemporary artists of all ages, countries, genres and artistic backgrounds worldwide, free-themed

Entry Fee: 97.6 Euro for artists under 35, 122 Euro for artists over 35

Prizes/Awards:
- First Prize: 10,000 Euro prize + Exhibition in Venice Arsenale Nord
- 120 finalist artists will exhibit their works in the iconic 3,000-square-meter area of the Arsenale Nord in Venice
- Special Prizes: Artistic residencies, Collaborations with companies, Collaborations with art galleries, Participation in art festivals and group exhibitions
- Winners will gain international recognition and global visibility

Core Introduction: Arte Laguna Prize is the Venice-based International Contemporary Art Competition that welcomes and exhibits emerging artists of all ages, countries, genres and artistic backgrounds, and is free-themed. With two decades of experience, the competition offers numerous opportunities for participants to expand their contacts, gain global visibility and access crucial resources for career development. The 2026 competition features 10 artistic categories, and the jury consists of prominent figures from the current art scene who will select the 120 finalist artists competing for the 10,000 Euro prize and exhibiting their works in Venice Arsenale Nord.