Compete Chianciano Biennale 2026
Opportunity Description
International Deadline: May 31, 2026 – 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.
ELIGIBILITY
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.
AWARDS
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.
- €2,500 Best Work Chianciano Biennale
- €1,000 Chianciano Biennial Painting Prize
- €1,000 Chianciano Biennale Prize for sculpture/installation
- €1,000 Chianciano Biennale Prize for work on paper
- €1,000 Chianciano Biennale Award for digital/photographic works
- Ten artists will be automatically approved/selected to participate in the London Art Biennale 2027
- Five artists will be selected for an art critique by the International Confederation of Art Critics
- more
ENTRY FEE
€ 40 Euros for each work presented for selection. The fee covers administrative costs and is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the selection process. Once a work of art has been accepted for the exhibition there are no other costs.
SALES
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.
Museo d’Arte di Chianciano Terme
Viale della Libertà, 280
53042 Chianciano Terme SI, Italy
Clancianum Galleries
Piazza Matteotti
53042 Chianciano Terme SI, Italy
