MARK ROTHKO 2026 International Painting Symposium
MARK ROTHKO 2026 International Painting Symposium
18 September – 3 October 2026, Daugavpils, Latvia
The Rothko Museum invites artists to apply to the “Mark Rothko 2026” International Painting Symposium – a vibrant creative forum organised in the museum’s residency framework.
Held annually in Rothko’s birth month, the symposium honours the artist’s legacy in the city of his childhood. Now well into its third decade, this vibrant creative forum has become a cultural landmark, placing Daugavpils firmly on the global art map as a place of creative energy and exchange.
Rothko’s work continues to resonate with urgency and relevance. His painterly language – layered, meditative, charged with philosophical depth – remains a touchstone for artists worldwide. This enduring influence draws hundreds of applicants to Daugavpils each year, eager to immerse themselves in the city’s unique atmosphere, engage in cross-cultural dialogue, draw inspiration from Rothko’s timeless legacy and the original works on display at the museum, and create new pieces for the symposium exhibition and the museum’s collection.
When and where: Rothko Museum, Daugavpils, Latvia, 18 September through 3 October 2026
Who can participate: 10 professional artists will take part. The selection will be competition-based, with the jury assessing submitted materials (application form, CV, and visuals).
What we provide or cover:
- Catering and accommodation in Daugavpils (for the symposium duration);
- Studio space (individual studio for each artist);
- Basic materials and tools;
- Publicity (opportunity to present your portfolio; coverage in mass media);
- Recreation (guided tours in and around the city, site visits to local art and culture institutions);
- Symposium exhibition (opening on 2 October 2026).
What you provide or cover:
- Travel costs to Daugavpils and back;
- Specific materials and tools;
- Donation of at least two artworks created during the symposium to the Rothko Museum.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply to the symposium, please complete the APPLICATION FORM BELOW by 1 June 2026. Applications submitted after due date will not be considered.
EVALUATION PROCEDURE:
A jury will review the applications and notify the selected participants after 10 June 2026. The selected participants should confirm their participation within 5 days after receiving the invitation.
Contacts:
Tatjana Černova
tatjana.cernova@daugavpils.lv
www.rothkomuseum.com