15th International Latgale Graphic Art Symposium
Rothko Museum invites artists to apply for the 15th International Latgale Graphic Art Symposium – the largest event dedicated to printmaking in the Latgale region, with a broad international reach. The symposium is organised by the SIVIA Association as part of Rothko Museum’s artist residency programme.
Since its inception, the symposium has brought together more than a hundred printmakers from nearly forty countries. Today, it continues to foster printmaking traditions in Daugavpils and strengthen Latgale’s international visibility through the creative activities of participating artists. By attracting new practitioners working in the medium, the symposium promotes Latgale as an inspiring environment for artistic creation.
Dates
8–20 March 2027
Venue
Rothko Museum, Daugavpils
Participants
10 professional artists
Participation Requirements
Professional artists whose creative practice involves printmaking and its diverse forms of expression are invited to apply for the International Latgale Graphic Art Symposium. Ten artists will be selected through an open call based on their professional experience, artistic practice and motivation to participate in the symposium. The selection will be based on the submitted application form, CV and visual documentation of previous work.
The symposium involves two weeks of intensive creative work in the studios of Rothko Museum in Daugavpils. Selected artists are expected to be present throughout the entire symposium, actively engage in the programme, including artist presentations and professional exchange, and create new works of printmaking.
The symposium concludes with an exhibition of the participants’ works at Rothko Museum, presenting the results of their creative practice to a wider audience. Each participant is required to contribute two artworks created during the symposium to the Rothko Museum collection. This tradition plays an important role in the development of the museum’s collection, preserving the diversity of international printmaking and making it accessible to future generations.
The Symposium Organisers Provide or Cover
- 1. Catering and accommodation in Daugavpils (for the duration of the symposium)
- 2. Studio space (several artists may have to share a studio)
- 3. Basic materials and tools
- 4. Publicity (opportunity to present your artistic practice and media coverage)
- 5. Recreation (guided tours in and around the city, visits to local art and cultural institutions)
- 6. Symposium exhibition at Rothko Museum
Artists Are Responsible For
- 1. Travel costs to Daugavpils and back
- 2. Specific materials and tools
- 3. Donation of at least two artworks created during the symposium to Rothko Museum
Key Dates
17 January | Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by 18:00 (EET, UTC+2) using the form below. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
22 January | Notification of Selected Artists
The symposium jury will review the applications and select ten artists, who will receive individual invitations. Selected artists must confirm their participation within five days of receiving the invitation.
2 February | Announcement of Results
The final selection results will be published on the Rothko Museum website.
8–20 March | Symposium
The ten selected artists will work in the studios of Rothko Museum in Daugavpils, creating new works of printmaking.
19 March | Opening of the Final Exhibition
An exhibition featuring works by the symposium participants will open at Rothko Museum.
19 March – 7 May | Exhibition Dates
Artworks created during the symposium will be on display at Rothko Museum until 7 May 2027.
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