Arte Laguna Prize Venice expend the submission deadline for art until 7/15/2026. See details below!

 

Artists Are you looking for a display opportunity for your work in painting, photography, and other mediums see the below information where to submit your work . 

ARTE LAGUNA PRIZE ANNOUNCES A NEW SPECIAL PRIZE FOR PAINTING AND EXTENDS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE UNTIL JULY 15

VENICE - July 2026 Arte Laguna Prize announces an extraordinary extension for applications: artists can submit their entries until July 15, 2026. Two more weeks to participate in the 21st Open Call and to compete for the new Special Prize dedicated to the Painting section. Two weeks to submit up to five works and get the chance to exhibit at the Arsenale Nord in Venice from November 6 to 29, 2026.   A PRIZE THAT ALSO INVESTS IN CONTEMPORARY PAINTING In this special extension, a new partner supports painting with a total prize of 5,000 euros, split among three artists: two awards for oil works and one prize for other painting techniques. All artists registered in the Painting section will be eligible to compete for this Special Prize, in addition to applying for the other 13 Special Prizes already active in the Open Call. The initiative aims to recognize the vitality of the pictorial language and relaunch its ability to powerfully narrate present times. THE EXHIBITION AND THE NETWORK: A GLOBAL SHOWCASE FOR FINALISTS  Each artist can present up to 5 works in any category of the competition. The finalists will exhibit at the Arsenale Nord in Venice for three weeks (November 6 - 29, 2026), in an exhibition that acts as a snapshot of the present: the international gaze of the jury and the variety of proposals guarantee a selection that intercepts the signals of the contemporary. The event attracts curators, critics, collectors, and cultural operators from all over the world, offering a strategic showcase to build new professional relationships. INTERNATIONAL PRIZES AND OPPORTUNITIES   Arte Laguna Prize is not just a contest: it is a network of opportunities connecting artists to residencies, exhibitions, and collaborations worldwide. Among the prizes and benefits for artists: Presentation of 5 artworks to the international jury; Exhibition at the Arsenale Nord in Venice (November 6–29, 2026); First prize of 10,000 euros; Application for 15 international Special Prizes (Art Residencies and more); Online visibility on artelaguna.world. COMPETITION CATEGORIES The contest welcomes all techniques, organized into 10 categories: Painting, Sculpture and Installation, Photography, Video Art and Short Films, Performance and Acting, Digital Art, Digital Graphics and Cartoon, Land Art, Urban Art, and Art Design. ART AS AN ENGINE FOR DIALOGUE AND INNOVATION Arte Laguna Prize confirms its role as a bridge between creativity and the productive world: international residencies, collaborations with companies, and cash prizes transform the award into concrete opportunities for the professional growth of artists. The partnerships consolidate paths of research and contamination, bringing art to interact with sustainability, technological innovation, and production.

2026 OPPORTUNITIES: International Residencies: Swatch Art Peace Hotel (Shanghai, China), BigCi (Bilpin, Australia), NY20+ (Chengdu, China), Litix Spa (Carrara, Italy) including a marble block and a 1,500 euro grant, LAB852 (Hvar, Croatia), Estudio Rambar (Guanacaste, Costa Rica), Culver City Art Foundation (California, USA), Leignon Castle (Ciney, Belgium), and MoCA (Venice, Italy). Site-Specific Artwork Prize: Business for Art with Gabe Tenute (Treviso, Italy). Sustainability: A prize dedicated to sustainability featuring a residency of at least 1 month for an artist at the Faculty of Architecture of the Ricardo Palma University in Lima, Peru. Festivals and Exhibitions: International collective exhibition at Galata – Museo del Mare (Genoa, Italy) for works on the theme of Marine "Routes" that freely interpret the sea as a meeting place. Exhibition at Gallery Studio 76 for one finalist artist in Bucharest, Romania. Another New Special Prize with an Exhibition at Crossing Art Rising Stars in New York or Shanghai for one artist.  Painting Special Prize: a total of €5,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to three artists. 2 Grand Prizes for Oil Paintings (€2,000 and €1,000 Cash Prize) and 1 Grand Prize for any painting technique (€2,000).

FINAL DEADLINE: JULY 15th, 2026 How to participate?   Create your personal account and upload your works on the official Arte Laguna World portal, then complete the payment of the registration fee. Sign up here: https://artelaguna.world/reserved/registration.php Read the terms and conditions:  https://artelagunaprize.com/terms-and-conditions-of-arte-laguna-prize-2026/   For more information Call or WhatsApp: +39 340 377 0450 - Mail: info@artelagunaprize.com #atrelagunaprize#sunstormfineartmagazine.com #fineartmagazinebog.blogspot.com#artfunall#artfuneasy#artfunartists#arfuncreate

This weeels programs live and virtual form the Pollock Krasner House and Study Program June 30-July 2 ,2026 .

___________________________________________________________________________ Virtual Art Programs with  Joyce Raimondo, Education Coordinator ____________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 12:00 - 1:15 pm  SERIOUS PLAY Workshop What is the essential role of play in unleashing creativity? Discover how modern artists invite a sense of child like spontaneity into the create of masterpieces. Then participants will be guided through a series of activities designed to invite create play. Have drawing or paint supplies on hand.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ____________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, July 2, 2026, 1:00 - 2:00 pm  PAINT THE SOUND: Music and Art Workshop How can you paint the rhythm of a drum or the sound of a piano? This live zoom tour and workshop will explore the ways in which modern artists such as Pollock, Matisse, Bearden, and others were inspired by the Jazz age. Following a presentation and tour of the barn studio, work alongside Joyce as she demonstrates techniques for creating abstract art inspired by music. Have paint, drawing , or collage supplies on hand. Offered by East Hampton Library CLICK HERE TO REGISTER WITH LIBRARY ______________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, July 2, 2026, 2:00 - 3:00 pm  HERE COMES THE SUN Workshop Discover how artists paint the changing effects of sunlight, the radiant light of the sun, or the image of the sun in imaginative ways? Following, create your own painting. Have paint supplies on hand and optionally a photograph that inspires you. Offered by Larchmont Library CLICK HERE TO REGISTER WITH LIBRARY 

D Lan Galleries announces the final weeks of exhibiting ~Significant~ Australian Indigenous artists through June 27th.

D Lan Galleries Announces Final Weeks of Significant, the Landmark Exhibition Across Melbourne, Sydney, and New York  Featuring nearly 60 works valued at AUD $7 million / USD $5 million, the exhibition spans early Papunya masterpieces through to major contemporary Australian Indigenous artists Melbourne | Sydney | New York   On view through June 27, 2026  Image: Shorty Lungkata, Man Dreaming, 1972 Melbourne/Naarm, Sydney/Gadigal, New York/Lenapehoking (June 12, 2026) | D Lan Galleries announces the final weeks of Significant, the 2026 edition of its flagship exhibition of secondary-market Australian Indigenous First Nations art, presented concurrently across its galleries in Melbourne, Sydney and New York. On view through June 27, this offers a final opportunity to experience nearly 60 museum-quality works with a combined value of AUD $7 million / USD $5 million, underscoring continued international demand for historically significant First Nations art and the growing global market for Australian Indigenous works. Now in its second decade, Significant has become the leading annual presentation of secondary-market Australian Indigenous First Nations art, offering collectors and institutions access to works of exceptional historical and cultural importance. At its core are rare Papunya masterpieces, widely regarded as foundational works in the history of contemporary Australian art. These early paintings anchor the exhibition alongside major works spanning multiple generations of Australian Indigenous First Nations artists, from the Western Desert movement through to leading contemporary practitioners. This annual exhibition reflects both the cultural significance and the growing international recognition of Australian Indigenous First Nations art. D’Lan Davidson, Founder & Director of D Lan Galleries, and curator of the global exhibition, comments “these works represent some of the most important artistic achievements in contemporary Australian art history. Bringing them together within Significant allows us to present not only extraordinary individual works, but a broader narrative about the strength and growing influence of Indigenous art both in Australia and internationally.” A highlight of the 2026 edition is the Carey Lyon and Jo Crosby Collection, an important private collection of 13 early Papunya paintings assembled over 15 years. Created in 1971–72, these works date to the formative period of the Western Desert art movement; a pivotal moment in Australian art history, when senior Aboriginal artists in Papunya began translating ceremonial and ancestral designs into permanent works on board with the assistance of schoolteacher Geoffrey Bardon. This period led to the establishment of Papunya Tula Artists and the emergence of one of Australia’s most significant contemporary art movements. Among the key works is Shorty Lungkata Tjungurrayi’s Man Dreaming (1972), an exceptionally rare early Papunya board appearing on the market for the first time since the late 1980s, having been held on long-term loan to the Art Gallery of South Australia. Also included is Kaapa Mbitjana Tjampitjinpa’s Honey Ant Travelling Dreaming (1971), which connects directly to the Honey Ant Dreaming of the Papunya region and relates to the historic Honey Ant mural created in 1971 by senior Papunya artists. The exhibition also traces the evolution of Australian Indigenous First Nations art beyond the early Western Desert movement, and features major works by Emily Kam Kngwarray, Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori, and Nyapanyapa Yunupiŋu. Highlights include Kngwarray’s Yam Story (1996), painted in the final months of her life and emblematic of her late practice; Gabori’s Dibirdibi Country (2012), a definitive example of the Kaiadilt artist’s chromatic abstraction; and Yunupiŋu’s Djorra (2014), a monumental installation of 45 works created on discarded print proofs from the Yirrkala Print Space, previously shown as the centrepiece of her survey exhibition the moment eternal at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. D Lan Galleries founder D’Lan Davidson said the annual Significant exhibition is guided by a commitment not only to showcasing important works but also to supporting artists and their communities, an ethos that defines the gallery’s overall approach. He says “a thriving secondary market must also deliver real benefits to artists and communities. Returning 30 per cent of our net profits to Australian Indigenous First Nations artists, artist-led initiatives and their communities is central to our responsibility in supporting the future of Indigenous cultural practice.” Significant will remain on view in Melbourne, Sydney and New York gallery locations through June 27, 2026. NOTES TO EDITORS International Media Inquiries, Image and Interview Requests: Lydia Adam / FITZ & CO Email: ladam@fitzandco.com Mobile: +1 212 444-405 Exhibition Details Significant 2026 Dates: 14 May – 27 June 2026 Locations D Lan Galleries Melbourne/Naarm 40 Exhibition St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia T +61 3 9008 7212 Tuesday–Friday 10am–5pm Saturday 11am–4pm D Lan Galleries Sydney/Gadigal 97-99 Queen St, Sydney, NSW, 2025, Australia T +61 2 9199 9646 Tuesday–Friday 10am–5pm Saturday 11am–4pm D Lan Galleries New York/Lenapehoking 25 East 73rd St, New York, 10021, United States of America T +1 917 405 7743 Tuesday by appointment Wednesday-Saturday 11am–6pm About D Lan Galleries D LAN GALLERIES was founded in Melbourne, Australia in 2016 by leading art consultant, dealer and gallerist, D’Lan Davidson, who was previously Head of Indigenous Art at Sotheby’s Australia, and who has specialized in Australian First Nations art for over twenty years. D LAN GALLERIES presents exceptional work of art by leading and emerging First Nations artists at its galleries in Melbourne, Sydney, and New York, at international art fairs and in partnership with other venues and galleries around the world. Alongside an international exhibition program, the gallery also presents educational talks and events that celebrate and promote the rich art and culture of Australia’s first peoples. D LAN GALLERIES maintains strict ethical practices and is committed to fostering a sustainable marketplace for this important segment of Australian art and culture. The gallery contributes 30% of its net profits back to First Nations artists, artist projects and their communities. https://dlangalleries.com/ D Lan Galleries acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work – the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung, Bunurong and Boonwurrung peoples of the Kulin Nations in Naarm/Melbourne, the Birrabirragal and Gadigal peoples of the Eora Nation in Gadigal/Sydney, and the Lenape people of Lenapehoking, the ancestral lands that now form New York City.

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