Vilnius Residency
Prize

As part of the Lithuanian Culture in Italy 2025–2026 program, and in dialogue with the City of Vilnius and the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in the Italian Republic, Artissima launches the first edition of the Vilnius Residency Prize. The prize will offer two artists represented by galleries participating in the fair the opportunity to undertake a one-month residency in 2026. The two winning artists will be selected by Valentinas Klimašauskas, Director of CAC Vilnius, an institution that will provide them with strong curatorial support, connections with local artists and institutions, and privileged access to the Lithuanian cultural network. The artists will be hosted in Vilnius at the Užupis Art Incubator and the Trakų Vokė Residency. The residency aims to foster international cultural exchange, stimulate the professional growth of the participants, and strengthen new artistic connections within the European context.