Vilnius Residency
Prize

As part of the Lithuanian Culture in Italy 2025-2026 programme, and in collaboration with the City of Vilnius and the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in the Italian Republic, Artissima is promoting the first edition of the Vilnius Residency Prize, which will offer two artists represented by galleries at the fair the opportunity to take part in 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 solid curatorial support, contact 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 promote international cultural exchange by stimulating the professional growth of participants and consolidating new artistic connections within Europe.