**Arte Laguna Prize** is the contemporary art competition that welcomes and exhibits **emerging artists from all over the world**. It was born out of the MoCA Association‘s desire to **value art** in all its forms, and since **2006** it has continued its mission to enhance international artists.

  
Finalists and winners are selected each year by a **jury of experts**, and the works are exhibited at the **Arsenale Nord** in Venice for **a month**.

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:

* **Exhibition in the iconic Arsenale Nord in Venice** for the **120 finalist artists** selected by a jury of prominent figures from the current art scene;
* **€ 10,000 cash prize** for the winner;

All participants have the additional opportunity to access **Special Prizes** in collaboration with international partners:

* **Artistic residencies** all over the world;
* **Collaborations with companies**;
* **Art galleries collaborations**;
* **Participation in art festivals and group exhibitions**.

All participants will also benefit from free exposure on the online platform Arte Laguna World, which allows artists to exhibit digitally and sell their artworks.

  
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Arte Laguna Prize 20

Arte Laguna Prize is the Venice-based International Contemporary Art Competition that welcomes and exhibits emerging artists of all ages, countries, genders 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.

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**Arte Laguna Prize**, one of the most prestigious international competitions for contemporary artists, is back for its **20th edition**. Hosted in Venice (Italy), this competition is open to creatives of all ages, genders, nationalities, and disciplines, with no thematic restrictions.

  
Beyond the **€10,000 cash prize** for the overall winner, and the chance to exhibit in the historic 3,000-square-meter area of the Arsenale Nord of Venice, the Prize offers an exceptional lineup of **Special Prizes** in collaboration with international partners. These opportunities are designed to support artists’ careers through exposure, resources and the creation of meaningful connections in the art world.

  
**Special Prizes Overview** 

Each Special Prize is tailored to offer a distinctive experience, ranging from art residencies in inspiring locations to collaborations with renowned galleries and participation in impactful art and solidarity projects.

  
**1\. Artistic Residencies:** _engage in immersive environments that inspire creativity and offer new cultural perspectives._

  
* **MoCA Association Residency (Venice & Treviso, Italy) – 15 Days**

Hosted by the MoCA Association, this 15-day residency offers a private accomodation between the culturally rich cities of Venice and Treviso. Artists have the opportunity to take part in cultural visits, exploring into the essence of Italian art.

  
* **BigCi Residency (Bilpin, Australia) – 4 Weeks**

Situated on the edge of the Greater Blue Mountains, part of the UNESCO World Heritage, the BigCi residency offers a four-week program where artists can immerse themselves in Australia's unique natural landscape. The residency includes private accommodation, access to eight acres of land for creative activities, guided walks in the wilderness, and the presentation of the artist's work to the public. The setting encourages artists to develop projects that engage with environmental themes and the surrounding ecosystem.

  
* **Artorale Residency (Remscheid Lennep, Germany) – 2 Weeks**

The Artorale residency offers a two-week program in the town of Remscheid Lennep, Germany. Artists have the opportunity to engage with the local community, explore the region's cultural heritage, and develop new works in a supportive environment. Beside the accomodation, the residency includes a contribution of € 1000, 1 year of membership to artorale.art and 6 weeks of exhibition following the 2 of residency.

  
* **LITIX Residency (Carrara, Italy) – 14 Days**

Located in Carrara, renowned for its high-quality marble, the LITIX residency provides artists with a 14-day immersive experience, in which participants can explore the rich tradition of marble artistry and learn with company about traditional techniques and new robotic technologies.The residency includes the creation of a work that will remain property of the artist,and a contribution of €1500.

  
**2\. Business for art:**

_Forge innovative partnerships that blend artistic vision with industrial expertise._

* **La Ghisolana, Asolo, Italy**

The artists who will submit the best proposal of a label for the new organic Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG bottle of the Ghisolana Winery will receive a €1500 cash prize. The label must embody the values of simplicity, authenticity of the family, adding a touch of freshness in colors and contents.

  
**3\. Gallery Collaborations:**

_Showcase your work in esteemed galleries, reaching new audiences and markets._

* **Al-Tiba9 Gallery (Barcelona, Spain):**

Al-Tiba9 Contemporary, founded in 2013, represents a bridge between Western and Arab cultures through contemporary art. The gallery represents a diverse range of established and emerging artists, focusing on works that reflect modern society and its environment. The selected artist will be offered an exhibition in the spaces of the gallery, providing significant exposure within the international art scene.

  
**4\. Participation in Art Festivals and Group Exhibitions:**

_Gain visibility by participating in curated events that attract art enthusiasts and collectors._

* **Venice Design Week, Venice Italy:**

The selected designer will participate to the Venice Design Week in October 2026, held since 2010, with exhibitions, conferences and meetings, workshops and guided tours. The artist will also be listed in the design index for 6 months.

  
**5\. Art and Solidarity Projects:**

_Engage in initiatives that combine artistic practice with social impact._

* **Il Cerchio Cooperativa Sociale Onlus (Venice, Italy):**

The prize requires the presentation of works or projects promoting human solidarity and raising awareness on improving the economic, social and professional conditions of disadvantaged people.The selected project will be promoted through the website of the Cooperativa Sociale Il Cerchio and will be exhibited within the spaces of the Food Area of Arsenale Nord in Venice as a testimony of the values ​​transmitted by the work itself.

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