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Malamegi Lab Art Prize 2026
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Malamegi Lab Art Prize 2026

Malamegi Lab

January 9, 2026Venice, Italy

A contemporary art competition bridging the commercial art market and artistic experimentation, offering exhibition in Venice, cash prizes, and acquisition opportunities for diverse media.

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Cash prize (€1,000), acquisition award (Malamegi Lab acquires one artwork for max €2,000), monographic catalogue published for one artist, opportunity to collaborate with Malamegi to design a new collection of works, group exhibition for 12 finalist artists at Imagoars in Venice.

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Open to all professional and amateur artists worldwide. No age or nationality restrictions. Accepted media include sculpture, installation, mixed media, photography, painting, video, and digital art.

Dates & details

Deadline
Extended
Programme dates
Exhibition in Venice (dates not specified).
Duration
Exhibition duration not specified.
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€1,000 (cash prize) + up to €2,000 (acquisition award)
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€45.00 (for one artwork; tiered pricing for additional works, e.g., €75 for two)

Next edition of this programme

Malamegi Lab Art Prize — Venice '27: 12 Finalists, Group Show in Venice, €1,000 Prize and AcquisitionMalamegi Lab · Venice, Italy (final exhibition at Imagoars, Campo del Ghetto Vecchio) · Deadline: Nov 12, 2026

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