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When is the 53rd Gibraltar International Art Exhibition in 2026?

Poster for the 53rd Gibraltar International Art Exhibition
Poster: HM Government of Gibraltar

Short answer

The 53rd Gibraltar International Art Exhibition runs from Wednesday 21 October 2026 to Saturday 31 October 2026 at the Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery in Casemates Square. It shows the entries to Gibraltar's main annual art competition.

Gallery details

Detailed answer

The exhibition is organised by Gibraltar Cultural Services on behalf of the Ministry of Culture. It displays the works entered for the Gibraltar International Art Competition, which is open to artists aged 16 and over, with up to two paintings and two sculptures each.

The prizes

The winning works become the property of the Ministry of Culture.

  • Gustavo Bacarisas Prize (first): £5,000
  • Jacobo Azagury Prize (second): £2,000
  • Leni Mifsud Prize (third): £1,500
  • Rudesindo Mannia Prize for the best Gibraltar theme: £1,000
  • Mario Finlayson Prize for the best young artist aged 16 to 24: £1,000

Visiting

The Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery is at Unit 15B, Casemates Square. Opening hours and the date of the prize-giving for 2026 have not yet been published. Last year's exhibition showed 97 works, and the awards were presented at its official opening.