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title: Chianciano Biennale 2026
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  International juried exhibition in Tuscany open to all disciplines. €40 entry
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deadline: '2026-05-31'
entryFee: 40 EUR
location: 'Chianciano Art Museum and Clancianum Galleries, Chianciano Terme, Italy'
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  €2,500 Best Work prize; €1,000 prizes each for painting,
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# Chianciano Biennale 2026

**Hosted by:** Chianciano Art Museum

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Chianciano Art Museum and Clancianum Galleries, Chianciano Terme, Italy | **Deadline:** May 31, 2026 | **Entry fee:** €40

## About This Program

The Chianciano Biennale invites artists worldwide to apply for its 2026 edition, taking place 15–29 August in the heart of Tuscany.

Open to all disciplines — painting, sculpture, digital, installation, and more — this international exhibition will showcase around 200 artists selected by a professional jury across the Chianciano Art Museum and 13 historic galleries.

There are no submission requirements for the Chianciano Biennale, the applications are open to all living artists without discrimination and wholly on the basis of the artwork itself. Great art has never been limited to established powers, therefore our application process is the same- no requirements, just submit the artwork you feel best represents you.

The selection process is rigorous and allows critics and collectors to admire works of excellent quality both in the Art Museum and in the Clancianum Galleries, where contemporary art creates a magnificent contrast with the historic architecture of the medieval town.

Your artistic journey doesn't end with the exhibition. The Chianciano Art Biennale offers numerous awards. Additionally, winning artists receive the coveted recognition of automatic approval for the prestigious London Art Biennale 2027, our sister exhibition.

Exhibited artworks do not need to be for sale, it is the artist's choice and artworks can be exhibited as "not for sale". For artworks that are for sale, prices and information will be available with the Chianciano Biennale staff or printed on the label. The Biennale does not take any commissions on sales and will only withhold costs related to the transaction.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** painting, sculpture, digital art, installation, photography, printmaking, drawing, mixed media, video, ceramics, performance
- **Note:** Open to all living artists worldwide without discrimination. Applications evaluated solely on the basis of the artwork itself. No submission requirements.

## Compensation & Benefits

€2,500 Best Work prize; €1,000 prizes each for painting, sculpture/installation, work on paper, and digital/photographic works

**Includes:** Prize

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 25, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 31, 2026
- **Program Start:** August 15, 2026
- **Program End:** August 29, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artdeadline.com/ops/chianciano-biennale/