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Business for Art Special Prizes
June 1, 2026Venice, Italy
Integrated within the Arte Laguna Prize, these special prizes connect artists directly with corporate patronage, offering cash prizes for thematic or site-specific works. It provides an alternative revenue stream outside the traditional gallery model.
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Cash prizes ranging from €2,000 to €7,000 for site-specific or thematic works. Direct connection with corporate patronage, providing an alternative revenue stream.
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Artists submitting to Arte Laguna Prize. Thematic corporate commissions (e.g., 'Science of Metals' for FOMAS Group).
Dates & details
- Deadline
- Specific corporate 'Special Prizes' closing earlier on June 1, 2026.
- Language
- No specific requirement (implied English/Italian)
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Cash prizes ranging from €2,000 to €7,000
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Included in Arte Laguna Prize entry fee.
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