Organizer Information

International Art Frontier (IAF) is a global platform for visual artists created to streamline cross-border exhibition opportunities and foster international creative networks. Hosted by Moho Gallery—which operates two exhibition spaces in the historic Cannaregio district of Venice, Italy (Cannaregio 883 and Cannaregio 1145)—the initiative provides international artists with high-visibility gallery exhibitions, solo showcases, and production support in one of the world's primary art capitals.

International Art Frontier | Venice Winter 2027: Exhibition & Awards

Title & Description

International Art Frontier — Venice: Winter 2027 Edition: Call for Applications

Moho Gallery and International Art Frontier have launched the open call for the Venice — Winter 2027 Edition. Inviting artists of all nationalities and disciplines with no theme restriction, the call seeks compelling works across painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, digital art, and mixed media. The curatorial team of Moho Gallery will select 12 finalists for a 15-day collective exhibition in Venice taking place between January and March 2027. From these finalists, 4 main winning artists will receive an individual 15-day solo exhibition along with a €1,000 EUR cash prize each, with all round-trip artwork shipping costs and opening night accommodation fully covered by Moho Gallery.

Categories

The call accepts Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Video Art, Installation, Digital Art, and Mixed Media.

Eligibility

  • Demographic Scope: Open unconditionally to visual artists of all nationalities, ages, and backgrounds worldwide.
  • Theme Policy: Open theme / free theme (no thematic restrictions).
  • Submission Capacity: Each artist may submit between 1 and 10 artworks.

Program Benefits & Winners' Awards

  • 4 Main Winning Artists:
    • Dedicated 15-day Solo Exhibition at Moho Gallery in Venice (January–March 2027).
    • €1,000 EUR cash prize.
    • Round-trip shipping costs for artwork fully covered by Moho Gallery.
    • Accommodation in Venice provided for the exhibition opening vernissage.
  • 12 Finalist Artists:
    • Inclusion in a 15-day collective group exhibition across Moho Gallery's two Cannaregio venues in Venice.
    • Dedicated press coverage and international promotion.

Fee Structure

  • First Artwork Entry Fee:€35 EUR
  • Additional Artworks:€20 EUR per additional artwork (up to a total of 10 artworks per applicant).

How to Apply

Submit your artwork files and metadata through the official International Art Frontier web portal.

Key Dates & Timeline

  • Application Submission Deadline: November 4, 2026
  • Curatorial Review & Finalist Announcement: November / December 2026
  • Exhibition Run (Collective & Solo Shows): January – March 2027 (15 days per exhibition)

Location

The physical collective and solo exhibitions take place live in Italy at:

Moho Gallery (Cannaregio 883 and Cannaregio 1145)

Venice, Italy

Copyright & Rights

Artists retain 100% full ownership and copyright of their submitted works. By entering, applicants grant International Art Frontier a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce images of submitted works for promotional, editorial, and archival purposes.

Website Link: https://internationalartfrontier.com/en

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