Organizer Information
Managed by Moho - Art Services, Moho Art Gallery is a contemporary art gallery and consulting platform based in Italy (exhibition space in Venice, administrative offices in Udine). Dedicated to promoting emerging international talents, Moho Art Gallery connects creators with global collectors, curated exhibition programs, and commercial art fairs across Europe (including Lucca Art Fair, Art Verona, Arte Padova, Vienna Contemporary, and Arte Genova).
Title & Description
Art Talent Fair Prize 2026: Open Call for Emerging Visual Artists
The Art Talent Fair is an international contemporary art award organized by Moho Art Gallery to integrate emerging and established visual artists directly into the commercial art market. Operating with an open theme, the prize invites personal creative interpretations across a wide spectrum of visual media. Following jury evaluation, eight selected finalist artworks will be featured and exhibited at the official MOHO Gallery stand during a major international contemporary art fair. The upcoming exhibition edition will take place at the Genova Art Fair in February 2027.
Categories
The competition accepts entries across Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Digital Art, Video, Graphics, Installation, and Other Visual Media.
Eligibility
- Geographic Scope: Open to artists, photographers, designers, and visual creators worldwide.
- Experience Level: Open to both professional and amateur artists.
- Artwork Dimensions: Maximum scale limit of 3 × 3 meters per entered piece.
- Volume: Each applicant may register up to 5 artworks.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Art Fair Booth Exhibition: Eight selected finalist artworks will be physically exhibited at the official MOHO Gallery booth during the Genova Art Fair (February 2027).
- Market Exposure: Direct presentation to international art collectors, curators, gallery directors, and fair visitors.
Application Fee
Submission fees are structured on a tiered scale according to the number of entered artworks:
- 1 Artwork:€50.00
- 2 Artworks:€75.00
- 3 Artworks:€105.00
- 4 Artworks:€125.00
- 5 Artworks:€140.00
Payments are processed via Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, or Direct Bank Transfer and are non-refundable.
Application Requirements
- Digital Application: Complete the digital registration form via the official website.
- Artwork Metadata: Specify category, artwork title, dimensions, technique, and upload high-resolution imagery.
- Logistics Agreement (Selected Artists): Selected finalists are responsible for the physical delivery/shipping, collection, and potential insurance of their artwork to and from the organizer's offices for the fair. Unclaimed artworks after 6 months from the exhibition close cannot be retrieved.
How to Apply
Fill out the digital registration form and submit entry fees on the official competition portal.
Key Dates
- Application Submission Deadline: September 23, 2026
- Notification of Selected Finalists: October 29, 2026
- Art Fair Exhibition Window: February 2027 (Genova Art Fair, Genoa, Italy)
Location
The physical finalist exhibition showcase takes place live in Italy at:
- Genova Art Fair (MOHO Gallery Stand), Genoa, Italy
Additional Details
Selection decisions are made at the sole discretion of the Art Talent Fair curatorial team. Artists retain individual rights to their image contents while granting the organizers authorization to process personal data and images for promotional and exhibition purposes.
Website Link: Art Talent Fair Official Portal
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