Open Call for two symposiums and a plein air by the Rothko Centre

The Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre announces an Open Call for artist applications to participate in two painting symposiums and a plein air held within its residency programme 2022.


To commemorate the uniqueness of the artist Silva Linarte’s creative legacy and promote international interest in Daugavpils as an artistically stimulating city, the Rothko Centre will host the Silva Linarte 2022 International Painting Symposium.

When and where: Daugavpils, Latvia, 22 April to 6 May 2022

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To promote the creative legacy of the artist Valdis Bušs and raise the public profile of Viļaka as his hometown developing into a fully-fledged site for plein airs and artist residencies, the Rothko Centre will organise the Valdis Bušs 2022 International Painting Plein Air.

When and where: Viļaka, Latvia, 11 to 22 July 2022

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To emphasise the limitless potential of Mark Rothko’s artistic output and draw attention to the Daugavpils Fortress as a vibrant international art hub, the Rothko Centre will host the Mark Rothko 2022 International Painting Symposium.

When and where: Daugavpils, Latvia, 2 to 16 September 2022

Click HERE for details and the application form.