Claraboia Gallery Launches National Prize and Artist Representation Program
The Claraboia gallery in São Paulo, which commenced operations in 2025, is set to introduce two significant initiatives. The Claraboia Prize for Contemporary Art will debut in 2026, inviting submissions until September 21 from Brazilian artists with under 15 years of experience and no recent commercial representation or solo shows in São Paulo. The recipient will earn R$ 50,000 and a solo exhibition in 2027, while ten finalists will be recognized for their creativity and development. Additionally, the gallery will showcase seven featured artists, with exhibitions titled "Céu da Pedra" and "Harpias e Sereias" commencing on August 6.
Key facts
- Claraboia gallery was founded in 2025 in São Paulo.
- The Claraboia Prize for Contemporary Art will have its first edition in 2026.
- Applications for the prize are open until September 21.
- The prize is for Brazilian artists with up to 15 years of career, no commercial representation in the Southeast, and no recent solo in São Paulo.
- The winner receives R$ 50,000 and a solo exhibition in 2027.
- The jury includes Agnaldo Farias, Galciani Neves, Rebeca Carapiá, Diogo Cantarelli, Renata Vale, and Antônio Almeida.
- The representation program includes Jane Batista, Samara Paiva, Emerson Freire, Bernardo Liu, Rafael Kamada, Ana Sant'Anna, and Hugo Sá.
- Exhibitions 'Céu da Pedra' and 'Harpias e Sereias' open on August 6.
- The gallery plans at least 12 new exhibitions per year.
- The gallery focuses on artists from North, Northeast, and Center-West regions.
Entities
Artists
- Agnaldo Farias
- Galciani Neves
- Rebeca Carapiá
- Diogo Cantarelli
- Renata Vale
- Antônio Almeida
- Jane Batista
- Samara Paiva
- Emerson Freire
- Bernardo Liu
- Rafael Kamada
- Ana Sant'Anna
- Hugo Sá
- Lilia Schwarcz
- Sidarta Ribeiro
- Ana Romam
- Renato Rios
- Isadora Almeida
Institutions
- Claraboia
- Dasartes
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Buenos Aires
- Argentina
Sources
- Dasartes —