Moscow International Art Week
We invite you to be part of a historic event that is designed not just to showcase contemporary art, but to create a platform for global dialog, bringing together different cultures, traditions and artistic movements.
Art without borders
June 5-8, 2026. Moscow will become a global capital of arts.
#artwithoutborders
Moscow International Art Week (MIW) is more than just a festival. It is the flagship cultural initiative of Art-Space Holding, designed to establish Moscow as one of the world’s leading art centers and become the main cultural hub of Eurasia.
Based on the 20-year experience of the “Moscow Public Foundation for Support of Culture and Development of Contemporary Art”, we are creating an event of unprecedented scale, which will unite the creative energy of artists from more than 60 countries and all regions of Russia, attracting more than 20,000 visitors.
Our mission is to create an open space for intercultural interaction, where art becomes a universal language capable of overcoming geographical, political and social barriers, and to shape a new paradigm of international cooperation in a complex period of global challenges.
Venues: Moscow as a unified art scene
The strategy of Moscow International Art Week 2026 is to transform the entire city into a single exhibition space. The festival will follow the hub-and-spoke model, combining central venues with numerous points of cultural activity throughout the capital.
Central Hub – ART-SPACE IEC (Tverskaya, 9)
The core and headquarters of the festival will be the International Exhibition Complex “ART-SPACE”. This 4-storey space in the heart of Moscow will be the main point of attraction, where key exhibitions, educational events and meetings with artists will take place. It is here that the main thematic directions of the festival will be laid down.
Key partner venues: Manezh and Gostiny Dvor
We partner with the most prestigious exhibition halls in Moscow to organize the largest and most iconic events of Art Week.
CEH Manezh
A state exhibition hall next to the Kremlin, serving as the main venue for major art exhibitions and official forums. The partnership with Manezh provides a powerful image effect, associating our festival with Russia’s cultural heritage at the highest level.Gostiny Dvor
A historic complex that is a dynamic center for international fairs, congresses and fashion events. Integration into Gostiny Dvor allows us to host a large-scale contemporary art fair, attracting thousands of collectors and connoisseurs.City as Canvas Program: Parks and Public Spaces
As part of this trend, art will go beyond galleries. Moscow’s iconic public spaces, such as Gorky Park and VDNKh, will become platforms for public art installations, performances and digital projections, making art accessible to all residents and guests of the capital.
Gorky Park
Central Park of Culture and Recreation
VDNKH
Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy
Public art installations
Large-scale art objects in the urban environment
Performances
Outdoor live art performances
Digital projections
Interactive multimedia exhibitions
Festival concept: A multifaceted ecosystem of creativity
Moscow International Art Week 2026 is a holistic ecosystem that transforms the entire city into a single, pulsating creative platform. The festival program includes several key areas:
Main exhibition program
A series of curated exhibition projects at the ART-SPACE IEC and leading partner venues.Contemporary Art Fair
A commercial platform for galleries and artists.City as Canvas Program
A large-scale public art initiative.Interdisciplinary synthesis
Projects at the intersection of theater, music, film, design and fashion.Education Hub
A rich program of lectures, discussions and master classes from the world’s leading experts.Two peaks of recognition: VERA and ARTI Awards
The centerpiece of Arts Week is the gala ceremony for two prestigious awards.
VERA Award: A Legacy of Excellence
A historic and prestigious award of the Moscow International Art Week, celebrating the pinnacle of achievement in various artistic disciplines. The award, embodied in the elegant bronze statuette “Vera”, is a symbol of excellence and innovative spirit.
The winners are selected by an international jury in such categories as “Painting: For the Preservation of Traditions” and “Digital Art: For the Best Immersive Exhibition”.
ARTI Prize: The Future of Creative Recognition
An innovative prize culminating in the awarding of the ARTI Grand Prix to the artist of the year during Art Week. The prize is symbolized by a collectible ARTI statuette – an artist in the image of an astronaut, embodying the philosophy of “artist as explorer”.
Winners of both awards receive a powerful career boost: their work is presented in a special exhibition and exclusive auction, creating a direct bridge to commercial success.
What’s in store for you during Art Week:
Global scale:
Discover the works of artists from all over the world who will present their works at the best exhibition venues in Moscow, including the International Exhibition Complex “ART-SPACE” on Tverskaya 9.The city is like a canvas:
A unique public art program integrates art into iconic urban spaces, making Moscow a single open-air gallery.An interdisciplinary dialog:
The festival will bring together not only painting and sculpture, but also theater, music, film, design and fashion, creating a space for unique collaborations.Opportunities for participants and visitors
For artists and gallerists
Moscow International Art Week is a unique opportunity:
- Present your work to a wide international audience
- Receive professional recognition and prestigious awards
- Establish contacts with collectors, curators and the business elite
- Increase your visibility through a PR campaign with a media reach of at least 15 million contacts
For visitors and guests of the capital
The festival offers:
- Total immersion in the world of contemporary world art
- A unique cultural experience that brings together dozens of events throughout the city
- Opportunity to be the first to see new trends and discover future stars of the art scene
