milan
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Open call for artists
Milan Open Art
22 to 25 Jan 2027
A double height gallery with linear track lighting, freestanding walls and a glass floor panel looking onto the level below. The most architecturally dramatic space on our calendar, in Italy's contemporary art capital. Your art on the wall, on the screen and in the catalogue.
On the wall
Physical works, incl. VAT
On the screen
Digital works, incl. VAT
The screens are portrait (tall), so portrait works and videos fill them best.
Where
Via Felice Casati 29, 20124 Milano.
Deadline
30 December 2026. Early applications get first pick.
Digital works are shown on digital screens, on a loop with other artists' work. The screens are portrait (tall), so portrait works and videos fill them best. Prefer not to ship? Send a digital version of your physical work. Physical works must arrive framed. Videos up to 1 minute and 20 MB. Bigger file? Send a PDF with a Google Drive link. You only pay if you are selected. Questions? submissions@theholyart.com
Questions
Who can apply?
Artists from any country, emerging or established, working in any medium. Milan Open Art is an international group exhibition of contemporary art in Milan, with physical works on the wall and digital works on screens. It is free to apply and you only pay if your work is selected.
How do I apply?
Fill in the form on this page. It is free to apply, the theme is open and all mediums are welcome. We review submissions as they arrive and spots are limited. If your work is selected, you pay the exhibition fee to confirm your spot.
How much does it cost?
Applying is free. If you are selected: on the wall, £240 for 1 work or £380 for 2 works. On the screen, £75, £110 or £135 for 1, 2 or 3 works. Prices include VAT.
Do I need to ship my work?
Only for the wall. Physical works must arrive framed. Digital works need no shipping: they are shown on digital screens, on a loop with other artists' work. The screens are portrait (tall), so portrait works and videos fill them best. Prefer not to ship? Send a digital version of your physical work.
What can I submit?
Any medium and any theme: painting, photography, illustration, printmaking, sculpture, digital art, video and more. Videos up to 1 minute and 20 MB. The screens are portrait (tall), 9:16. Bigger file? Send a PDF with a Google Drive link.
Is The Holy Art a real gallery?
Yes. The Holy Art Ltd is a registered UK company, founded in 2020. We have shown over 25,000 artists in 20+ cities, in real public gallery spaces. You can read reviews from our artists on Trustpilot and Google.
Is there a guide to exhibiting in Milan?
Yes. Read Art exhibition open call in Milan for international artists in our Journal. It covers the venue, the prices and how to apply.