Arts Council of Wales is pleased to invite Expressions of Interest from organisations working in the visual arts in Wales, to curate and deliver an ambitious and distinctive Wales in Venice exhibition for the 61st International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia.
We particularly welcome proposals that will create international opportunities for diverse artists living in Wales to develop their work in a way that is fair to people and to the planet.
We commission artists to present as a Collateral Event of the International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia to celebrate the best of emerging and established artists from Wales.
The project selected for 2026 will kick-start Wales’s renewed presence and ambitions at La Biennale di Venezia. It will build on our reputation and experience while introducing new delivery methods and support learning for longer term planning into 2028 and 2030.
The project for 2026 will be selected by a single-phase open call for proposals.
Who can apply?
Organisations that have experience of managing public funds can submit the Expression of Interest. As the lead for the project, we expect you to take responsibility for the budget, financial and contracting matters associated with the delivery of the project and safeguarding.
Team members can be based outside Wales, including the curator and artist/s, but must demonstrate a deep knowledge of, connection to and benefits for the visual arts in Wales.
When to apply and important dates
The full guidelines for Expressions of Interest for organisations to curate and deliver the Wales in Venice exhibition, as an official Collateral Event, will go live on arts.wales website on Tuesday 6 May 2025, and the closing date for applications will be Wednesday 4 June 2025 at 1pm.
Shortlisting notification: 16 June 2025
Interviews: 23-24 June 2025
Commission announced: mid July 2025
If you have any questions about the opportunity or would like to discuss your ideas and eligibility, please contact our Wales in Venice team.
You can do this by email, through our website or social media: walesinvenice@arts.wales
We can offer 30 minute surgeries, held online, from the launch of the open call up to Friday 23 May. Following that date, we will prioritise email correspondence up to the deadline.