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title: Arte Laguna Prize 2026 - Open Call
description: >-
  International contemporary art competition in Venice, open to artists
  worldwide of any age. Jury selects 120 finalists to exhibit at Arsenale Nord.
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type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-05-25'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Open call
organization: Arte Laguna Prize
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/arte-laguna-prize'
deadline: '2026-06-30'
entryFee: 122 USD
location: 'Arsenale Nord, Venice, Italy'
isOnline: false
compensationRange: >-
  Exhibition opportunity at Arsenale Nord in Venice (3,000 sq m) for 120
  selected finalists; global visibility and networking opportunities. No
  monetary prizes specified.
disciplines:
  - applied arts
  - architecture
  - design
  - digital
  - drawing
  - film
  - installation
  - interdisciplinary
  - painting
  - performance
  - photography
  - printmaking
  - public art
  - sculpture
  - sound art
  - textile
  - video
---

# Arte Laguna Prize 2026 - Open Call

**Hosted by:** Arte Laguna Prize

**Type:** Open call | **Location:** Arsenale Nord, Venice, Italy | **Deadline:** June 30, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $122

## About This Program

Arte Laguna Prize is the International Contemporary Art Competition based in Venice that welcomes and exhibits emerging artists of any age, country, gender, and artistic background. With 21 years of experience, the competition offers numerous opportunities to participants, who can expand their network, gain global visibility, and access resources to develop their artistic careers.

The jury, composed of leading figures from the contemporary art scene, will select 120 finalist artists who will have the opportunity to exhibit their works in the iconic 3,000 square meters of the Arsenale Nord in Venice.

To apply for the competition, it is necessary to create a personal account on the Arte Laguna World portal, complete your profile, and pay the application fee.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** applied arts, architecture, design, digital, drawing, film, installation, interdisciplinary, painting, performance, photography, printmaking, public art, sculpture, sound art, textile, video
- **Note:** Open to emerging artists of any age, country, gender, and artistic background. Applicants must create a personal account on the Arte Laguna World portal, complete their profile, and pay the application fee.

### Additional Requirements

Create a personal account on the Arte Laguna World portal, complete your profile, and pay the application fee.

## Compensation & Benefits

Exhibition opportunity at Arsenale Nord in Venice (3,000 sq m) for 120 selected finalists; global visibility and networking opportunities. No monetary prizes specified.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 25, 2026
- **Deadline:** June 30, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.artconnect.com/opportunity/XCnf4HpdDqNJqVe06uRF1