Art & Culture • 6–29 NOVEMBER 2026
Arte Laguna Prize 2026 in Venice
Arte Laguna Prize 2026 in Venice: finalists exhibition from 6 to 29 November at Arsenale Nord, Tese 89-90-91, with 120 finalists from the 21st edition and practical visitor information.
From 6 to 29 November 2026, Arsenale Nord hosts the Arte Laguna Prize finalists exhibition, an international award dedicated to emerging contemporary art. The 21st edition brings 120 international finalists to Venice and, according to the official programme, presents them alongside the 120 finalists from the 20th edition. For visitors in Venice in November, it is especially relevant if you want to discover contemporary practices and emerging artists from many countries.
What is Arte Laguna Prize?
Arte Laguna Prize is an international contemporary-art award founded in 2006 and promoted by the Associazione Culturale MoCA. It selects emerging international artists and culminates in a group exhibition in Venice. For visitors, the main interest is the range of works and artistic languages rather than the competition’s application process.
The 2026 edition
The jury selected 120 finalists for the 21st edition. The official website says they will be exhibited together with the 120 finalists from the 20th edition. The represented categories include painting, sculpture and installation, photography, video art, performance, virtual and digital art, digital graphics, land art, urban and street art and art design. The complete finalists list is already available on the official website.
Where it takes place
The Finalists Exhibition takes place at Arsenale Nord in Venice, in Tese 89-90-91, from 6 to 29 November 2026. These are the spaces officially indicated for the main finalists exhibition and should not be confused with other Arte Laguna Prize collateral exhibitions held in different Tese.
Opening hours, tickets and access
UPDATING: as of 24 September 2026, the official website confirms the dates and venue but does not yet publish public opening hours, ticket prices, reductions or final visitor-access arrangements for the Finalists Exhibition. Check the official page before your visit for the latest operational details.
Why it may interest a Venice visitor
The exhibition can be worth considering if you are interested in contemporary art, photography, design, sculpture, installations or new media, or if you simply want to complement Venice’s major museums with an overview of emerging international artists. Its visitor appeal lies in the concentration of many different practices in one Arsenale setting.
Getting there from Marghera
From Marghera, use the usual public transport connections into Venice and then continue towards the Arsenale Nord area. Because visitor entrances and operational details may still be updated, avoid relying on a precise access point until Arte Laguna Prize publishes its final visitor information.
For the first part of your journey, see how to get to Venice from Marghera.
If you are travelling by car, you may also find useful our guide to Venice by car with free parking.
Before you visit
Re-check the official website close to your chosen date, especially for opening hours, access and ticketing. There is currently no official average visit duration; how long you need depends on how deeply you want to explore the works and the pace of your visit.
Marghera Venice Apartments tip
If you are in Venice in November, re-check opening hours and access shortly before visiting: dates and venue are confirmed, while public operational details may be published later.
Official information
Programmes, times, availability and conditions may change. Always check variable information with the official source before your visit.
Arte Laguna Prize 2026 – official finalists and visitor information ↗FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When is Arte Laguna Prize 2026?+
The Finalists Exhibition runs from 6 to 29 November 2026.
Where is Arte Laguna Prize held in Venice?+
The Finalists Exhibition is at Arsenale Nord in Venice, in Tese 89-90-91.
What is Arte Laguna Prize?+
It is an international contemporary-art award founded in 2006 and promoted by the Associazione Culturale MoCA, culminating in an exhibition of selected artists.
How many artists take part in 2026?+
The 21st edition has 120 finalists. The official website says they will be shown together with the 120 finalists from the 20th edition.
Do I need tickets for Arte Laguna Prize 2026?+
Public ticketing and access arrangements have not yet been officially published. Check the Arte Laguna Prize website before visiting.
How long does the exhibition take to visit?+
No official average visit duration has been published. The time you need depends on how closely you want to explore the works.
How do I reach Arsenale Nord?+
From Marghera, travel into Venice by public transport and continue towards the Arsenale Nord area. Check the exhibition’s official access information before choosing the final entrance.
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