The fourth Artiade exhibition takes place in Valencia, Spain in November 2026. This marks the first European edition in 22 years, following exhibitions in Atlanta (1996), Athens (2004), and New York (2024).
Artiade brings together artists from around the world. Past exhibitions included 80 nations in Athens and 50 nations in New York, with Valencia 2026 welcoming applications from artists globally as well.
Open Call for Artists Worldwide
Artists are selected through an anonymous evaluation process via an international jury based purely on artistic merit.
Artist registration is free and open to artists worldwide.
Key Dates
April 17–20, 2026 — Jury Meeting
November 12, 2026 — Preview and Press Conference
November 14, 2026 — Opening Gala
December 12, 2026 — Finissage
The Host City
Valencia sits on Spain’s Mediterranean coast, where centuries-old architecture meets contemporary design. The city’s medieval quarter unfolds alongside the avant-garde City of Arts and Sciences, while a thriving creative community has established Valencia as a significant center for contemporary art.
Valencia’s artistic legacy includes figures like Joaquín Sorolla, one of Spain’s great Impressionist painters, and a rich tradition of decorative arts—from its role in the historic silk trade to the distinctive Valencian Art Nouveau architecture that still defines parts of the city.
Valencia has built substantial cultural infrastructure in recent decades, hosting internationally recognized contemporary exhibitions while maintaining an accessible, unpretentious character.
This page will be updated as additional information becomes available, including venue details, jury members, and exhibition documentation.