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RIGA CONTEMPORARY SURREALIM BIENNALE 2026
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- Yes

RIGA CONTEMPORARY SURREALISM BIENNALE is focused on Automatism, Biomorphism, Dada, Metaphysical Art, and Surrealism.
The Biennale is a platform for experimentation, showcasing artist’s works and ideas. It is a hub for networking allowing artists to connect directly with collectors, curators of museums, art professionals, other artists, and new audiences.
RIGA CONTEMPORARY SURREALISM BIENNALE includes:
a) Exhibitions:
- Live, from May 10th till May 29th, 2026 at the exhibition halls of the Latvian Railway Museum
- 3D Virtual from May 10th 2026 till May 30th, 2027.
b) Artist’s talks, Panel discussions, Contests, Interviews, and Publications.
We invite artists from around the world on any stage of their careers who attribute their oeuvre to Automatism, Biomorphism, Dada, Metaphysical Art, and Surrealism to submit their application for consideration. The following types of visual art are considered for the Biennale: paintings, graphics, collages, original printmaking, photographs, ceramics and mixed media objects, video, sculptures, installations.
Participation can be: a) in person, b) absentee, or any combination of (a) and (b).
Upon request Organizing Committee will assist participants with their shipments for the live exhibition with special delivery rates and door-to-door service. It significantly reduces the shipping costs and makes shipments easy.
Event date:
May 10, 2026 to May 29, 2026
Location:
Exhibition halls of the Railway Museum, Riga, Latvia
Deadline:
31/January/2026
Entry Fee:
- Yes
Fee Detail:
No fee for submission consideration. Accepted artists will receive the Participation Agreement with reasonable fee schedule.
Contact & Links:
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William Flanagan Memorial Creative Persons Center 16/March/2026 |
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Residency Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity Banff |
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Residency Lower East Side Printshop New York |
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Residency Tracy Mackenna Orkney |
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Call for Artists Las Laguna Art Gallery Laguna Beach |
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Blekinge Dansresidens 19/February/2026 |
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Call for Artists Elmhurst Art Museum Elmhurst |
Art in Wilder Park Fine Art Festival 18/February/2026 |
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Call for Artists SOPRA SOTTO Florence |
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