Chianciano Biennale 2026
Chianciano Art Museum
Funding
€1,000 – €2,500 EUR (category prizes)
Deadline
31 May 2026
Location
Chianciano Terme, Tuscany, Global
About
International open-call exhibition at the Chianciano Art Museum and 13 historic galleries in Tuscany, with cash prizes and pathway to London Art Biennale 2027.
The Chianciano Biennale 2026 invites artists from around the world to submit work for its international exhibition, running 15–29 August 2026 in the heart of Tuscany, Italy. Around 200 artists will be selected by a professional jury to exhibit across the Chianciano Art Museum and 13 historic Clancianum Galleries, where contemporary art sits in striking contrast with the town's medieval architecture.
The Biennale is genuinely open — there are no eligibility restrictions based on career stage, nationality, or discipline. All living artists are welcome to apply, and selection is based entirely on the quality of the work itself. Accepted disciplines include painting, sculpture, installation, digital, photography, works on paper, and more.
Awards
- €2,500 Best Work Chianciano Biennale
- €1,000 Chianciano Biennale Painting Prize
- €1,000 Prize for Sculpture/Installation
- €1,000 Prize for Work on Paper
- €1,000 Award for Digital/Photographic Works
- Ten artists automatically selected for the London Art Biennale 2027
- Five artists selected for an art critique by the International Confederation of Art Critics
Entry Fee
€40 per work submitted. This covers administrative costs and is non-refundable regardless of outcome. Once a work is accepted, there are no further costs.
Sales
Artworks do not need to be for sale — that's entirely the artist's choice. For works listed for sale, the Biennale takes no commission, only covering transaction-related costs.
This is a strong opportunity for artists seeking international exposure, with a clear pathway to further recognition through the sister London Art Biennale 2027.