The Nomad Art Prize is an international award for the visual arts celebrating the dialogue between artistic creation and the places that inspire it. Founded on the belief that art is by its very nature nomadic — capable of crossing borders, cultures and contexts — the prize aims to discover 8 artists whose work embodies this spirit of movement.
Each edition takes place in a different city, creating a shifting geography of contemporary art. For 2026, Lisbon — with its layered history, maritime heritage and vibrant creative scene — is both backdrop and muse.
Theme
In “Nomad Art Prize” the artists are invited to explore displacement, travel and the tension between roots and movement.
Requirements & Application
Open to artists of all nationalities, aged 16 and over. Each application may include 1 to 3 works.
Selection & Prizes
All applications are reviewed by an international jury of curators. The jury selects 8 artists.
Residency & Exhibition
All 8 selected artists are invited to a one-week creative residency in Lisbon.
Rights
Artists retain full ownership and copyright over their works.
KEY FACTS
Open to: Artists of all nationalities, age 16+
Deadline: 30 July 2026
Entry fee: 1 work € 50 · 2 works € 75 · 3 works € 95
Prizes: € 1,000 cash prize for each of the 8 selected artists
Exhibition: LX Factory, Lisbon — October 2026
Residency: One-week residency in Lisbon (travel & accommodation included)
