International Contemporary Art Award
BRERA AWARD 26
Enter your artwork in the Contemporary Brera Archive and present it to Milan’s top gallerists
March 13, 2026
Painting – Sculpture – Graphics – Photography – Digital Art
Only the first 100 artists who confirm their participation will be able to present their work live, meet the Brera gallery owners for a dedicated evaluation, and receive a personalized critique of 600 characters by Roberto Litta (international critic and RAI personality).
FREE THEME
DEADLINE: January 31, 2026
Your art evaluated by prominent gallerists of Brera
Vittorio Schieroni
Made4Art
Exhibition curator, art critic, writer, professional in the fields of communication, event management, and services for art and culture.
Elena Amodeo
Made4Art
Exhibition curator, art critic, graphic designer, expert in the planning and communication of cultural events and projects.
Antonio Battaglia
Battaglia Gallery
Milanese gallerist, founder of the Antonio Battaglia Gallery in Brera, a reference point for Italian and international contemporary art.
The 600-character critique written by Roberto Litta, RAI commentator and international art critic
A 600-character art critique will be offered by Roberto Litta, international art critic and RAI television host, for each work presented.
ONLY FOR THE FIRST 100 ARTISTS WHO CONFIRM THEIR PARTICIPATION.
A real opportunity for those who believe in their talent
The Brera 26 Award was created to promote international artists, with particular attention to Italian and European ones, offering them a unique opportunity for direct interaction with Milan’s gallerists, in the heart of Brera — the district that symbolizes art and innovation.
Participating means connecting with authoritative figures from the contemporary art scene, entering your work into a prestigious archive— essential for future exhibitions in Brera with PitturiAmo—and engaging with recognized professionals who contribute every day to defining the new languages of art.
Only a limited number of artists will be able to experience this exclusive opportunity, designed for those who wish to transform their passion into a path of growth and genuine recognition.
An invitation to those who believe in their talent and wish to let it shine in the place where art becomes history: Brera.
Only the first 100 artists who confirm their participation will be able to present their work live, meet the Brera gallery owners for a dedicated evaluation, and receive a personalized critique of 600 characters by Roberto Litta (international critic and RAI personality).
PRIZES:
- 3000,00€ First Place.
- 2000,00€ Second Place
- 1000,00€ Third Place
All awarded artists will receive a plaque and a certificate of merit.
ONLY FOR THE FIRST 100 ADMITTED ARTISTS:
- Invitation to present the work, in person, at the Brera Centre, to the attention of the gallery owners;
- Personalized critique of 600 characters by Roberto Litta, RAI television presenter and international art critic.
TO ALL ADMITTED ARTISTS:
- All admitted artists will be included in the official archive of the event, on the website www.premiobrera.com
- Opportunity to win one of the prizes up for grabs
- Video exhibition of the admitted artwork during the Presentation Day;
- The event catalog with ISBN code available for sale on Amazon;
- Certificate of merit with a generic admission motivation;
Participation Fee
(only if you are selected)
299,00€
Offer
(25% discount)
225,00€
(only for PitturiAmo members)
(Membership in PitturiAmo is free, lasts one year, and offers various benefits. Join now and take advantage of the 25% discount)
N.B.: Participation is guaranteed only within the limit of available spots.Only the first 100 admitted artists will be able to present their work live to the gallery owners and receive the personalized critique by Roberto Litta.
N.B. The winners will be announced in the days following the Presentation Day. All admitted artists will be invited to present their artwork in person to the gallerists and to receive the certificate of merit at the Centro Brera during the presentation to the gallerists.
If you have difficulty filling out the registration form contact our editorial staff and we will help you!
N.B. If you have trouble uploading the image, you can complete the form and email the image later. Instructions on how to do this will be provided on the next page
Watch the presentation of the previous event (Milan, Teatro San Babila – December 14, 2023)
Discover how we work, what we do, and what our goals are.
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Who is the award for?
The Award is open to painters, sculptors, photographers, and digital artists — both professional and non-professional — who wish to present their art in a prestigious context to gain recognition and enter an international network aimed at promoting and enhancing their work.
It is possible to submit one or more works of art, with a FREE THEME, in the categories PAINTING, SCULPTURE, GRAPHICS, PHOTOGRAPHY, DIGITAL ART.
Centro Brera – Where culture meets contemporary art
In the beating heart of Milan, among the most iconic streets of the Brera district, stands the Centro Brera, a historic venue that houses the 20th Century Library, one of the most significant treasures of Italian cultural heritage.
Here, among shelves that tell of over a century of artistic, political, and social thought, art and culture merge to create a place of meeting, research, and inspiration.
Always a point of reference for scholars, artists, and enthusiasts, Centro Brera is today an excellent venue for events, exhibitions, and initiatives that promote contemporary creativity.
Its bright, meticulously designed halls host exhibitions, awards, talks, and meetings that celebrate creativity in all its forms. Located just a few steps from the Academy of Fine Arts and the Pinacoteca, the Brera Center represents the meeting point between tradition and contemporaneity, between history and the new visions of European art.
Its refined atmosphere, bathed in warm light and set in a context of authentic Milanese charm, makes every experience a moment of prestige and belonging.
Choosing Centro Brera means entering a shared history made of art, beauty, and recognition.
It is a place where your artwork dialogues with tradition, where every artist becomes part of a community that continues to shape European culture.
A unique place, where few can exhibit, but everyone can dream.
Made4Art Gallery
The MADE4ART Gallery is a space dedicated to contemporary art, located in the heart of Brera, Milan, at Via Ciovasso 17. Founded in 2012 by Vittorio Schieroni and Elena Amodeo, it was created as an innovative reality capable of combining exhibition, communication, and consultancy, becoming a meeting point for artists, collectors, and the public.
The gallery hosts exhibitions of photography, painting, and video art, with particular attention to curatorial quality and the promotion of emerging talent. MADE4ART regularly participates in fairs and cultural initiatives such as MIA Photo Fair and Brera Design District, standing out for its dynamic and interdisciplinary approach.
Alongside its exhibition activities, it offers communication and artistic promotion services, from the creation of catalogs and editorial materials to the management of events and digital projects. Thanks to this integrated vision, MADE4ART is today recognized as a creative laboratory and a point of reference for contemporary art in Milan.
Battaglia Gallery
The Antonio Battaglia Gallery, located at Via Ciovasso 5 in the heart of Brera, Milan, is a contemporary art space founded in 1997 by Antonio Battaglia, who chose to dedicate himself to promoting art after studying at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts. Since its inception, the gallery has stood out for the quality of its exhibitions and for its focus on Italian and international artists who experiment with innovative languages in painting, sculpture, and photography.
The philosophy of the Battaglia Gallery is to offer a dialogue between tradition and contemporaneity, presenting exhibition projects that combine critical rigor, aesthetic sensitivity, and openness to new trends in visual art. The exhibitions hosted, often organized in collaboration with curators, critics, and cultural institutions, represent an opportunity for dialogue and growth for both artists and the public.
Over more than twenty-five years of activity, the Antonio Battaglia Gallery has become a point of reference in the Milanese art scene, helping to strengthen the role of the Brera district as a vital center of creativity. With an approach that combines passion, expertise, and research, Antonio Battaglia continues to promote contemporary art as a living and shared experience, firmly maintaining the original mission of his gallery: to give space to talent and to spread the culture of art.
Your name, forever,
in the history of the Centro Brera Award
Being admitted to the Brera 26 Award means becoming part of an exclusive community of artists who believed in their talent and shared it in the heart of Milan, the cradle of art and innovation.
All admitted works will be published in the Official Archive of the Award, hosted on the website www.premiobrera.com — a permanent showcase, visible at any time by gallerists, collectors, critics, and art enthusiasts from around the world.
Being part of the archive is a necessary condition to join the network of artists exhibiting physically in Brera through the PitturiAmo channel.
It is not just a recognition, but a lasting mark over time: a sign of your presence in an event that celebrates artistic excellence and promotes it on an international scale.
Thanks to the reputation of PitturiAmo APS, a leading organization for the promotion of contemporary artists, and the prestige of Centro Brera, your work will forever be linked to a context of authority and credibility.
👉 Only a few selected artists will be able to enter this permanent archive. A rare opportunity for those who wish to transform their art into a recognized legacy, leaving a mark in one of the most iconic places of Italian art.
Not an event. A memory.
Your name will remain engraved in the history of the Brera Award.
Only the first 100 artists who confirm their participation will be able to present their work live, meet the Brera gallery owners for a dedicated evaluation, and receive a personalized critique of 600 characters by Roberto Litta, international art critic and RAI television presenter.
The event catalogue is available free of charge in PDF format and for sale on Amazon with an ISBN code
As a tribute to all the selected artists
The PDF catalog of the BRERA AWARD, with all the artists admitted to the Prize.
You can download the catalog in PDF format for free and easily distribute it online to all your contacts.
The catalogue, with an ISBN code (International Standard Book Number), will also be available for sale on Amazon.
N.B. The catalog will be available for download approximately three weeks after the end of the event. Technical times necessary to create the product. If you wish to have a printed copy of the catalogue, you can purchase it directly on Amazon.
Watch some moments of the Gran Gala and the vernissage related to the previous event:
Artist of Europe Award 2024 – Florence
Grand Gala at the historic Palazzo Pucci
(20/12/2024)
Grand Gala at the historic Palazzo Pucci
(20/12/2024)
The certificate of merit
All participants will receive a certificate of merit with a generic motivation for admission.
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Joining PitturiAmo is completely free and lasts for a full year. An opportunity you can’t miss! - Exclusive discounts on national and international events.
Being a member means accessing a 25% discount on all events, both in Italy and abroad, organized by PitturiAmo. Participate in exhibitions, fairs, and meetings with industry experts at advantageous prices. - Benefits on professional web services.
You will be entitled to discounts of up to 50% on some high-quality web services, such as creating a personal website, search engine optimization, and much more to boost your online visibility! - Access to PitturiAmo events without selection.
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Painters in promotion
Paintings on display
Nino Argentati
Nino Argentati, designed and created PitturiAmo. He created his first web page in 1995 . Since then he has curated countless online projects for companies, specializing in search engine optimization and creating online advertising campaigns.
Thanks to PitturiAmo he has helped thousands of artists to sell their works both online and through gallery shows, fairs, shows and competitions.
He organizes exhibitions, awards and competitions for national and international artists, in Italy and abroad.
There are more than 19,000 artists members of the PitturiAmo Network, exhibiting more than 218,000 works of art online.
With these numbers and an average of about 3500 visitors a day, PitturiAmo has become the largest art gallery on the Italian web.
Nino Argentati during some of the many events organized by PitturiAmo. From top left with: Vittorio Sgarbi and Sandro Serradifalco at the Premio Maestri in Milan, with Maria Grazia Todaro at the Art 3F fair in Alta Savoia, with Philippe Daverio, at the Vittorio Sgarbi Award, with Sandro Serradifalco at the Normanni Award, with Mario Salvo and Francesca Reger at the Raffaello Sanzio Award in Via Margutta, Rome, with Daniele Radini Tedeschi, Anna Soricaro, and Stefania Pieralice at the Artist of Europe 24 Award.
PitturiAmo has already helped many artists to gain greater visibility online, which has resulted in:
- Sale of paintings directly on the portal;
- Sale of paintings by private treaty;
- Win prizes in contests;
- Participation in fairs, exhibitions and various events;
- Exhibitions in group shows in prestigious places;
- Publications in art catalogues;
- Inclusions in the most prestigious art collections.
PitturiAmo is present at major art events together with many internationally renowned artists and critics, such as:
- Vittorio Sgarbi;
- Daniele Radini Tedeschi;
- Anna Soricaro;
- Stefania Pieralice;
- Sandro Serradifalco;
- Philippe Daverio;
- Paolo Levi;
Working together with PitturiAmo are:
- Curators;
- Art critics;
- Gallery owners;
- Journalists;
PitturiAmo is covering a void, created by the Italian state, which does nothing to promote art in the world
From left: Paolo Levi, international critic of art and Nino Argentati, President of PitturiAmo.
PitturiAmo respects the environment
To limit the environmental impact caused by the use of printing paper, inks and transportation, PitturiAmo chooses to minimize the printing and shipping of promotional material. Catalogs, certificates, brochures and everything not strictly necessary for the promotion of events and artists will be distributed exclusively in electronic format.
- Opportunity to win one of the prizes up for grabs:
- 3000,00€ First Place
- 2000,00€ Second Place
- 1000,00€ Third Place
- Invitation to present the artwork in person at the Centro Brera, to the attention of the gallerists;
- All admitted artists will be included in the official archive of the event, on the website www.premiobrera.com
Find out more
Watch the interviews with Anna Soricaro, Vittorio Schieroni and Rossella Antonucci.
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Anna Soricaro: Why the title Artist of Europe Award?
Anna Soricaro: Why are art awards important?
Vittorio Schieroni: Why is PitturiAmo important for the selection of artists?
Vittorio Schieroni: How important is networking between artists, curators, gallery owners?
Rossella Antonucci: What doors can a dialogue with an art expert open?
Any doubts? Read our answers!
Is it compulsory to pay registration fee?
The registration fee must be paid only in case of selection and only if you actually decide to participate in the Prize. No obligation is required following the submission of the application. You will be able to decide, in complete serenity, to participate and therefore pay the registration fee only after being selected.
What is the cost of participation and when will I have to pay?
The amount of 299,00 € can be paid by bank transfer, credit card or PayPal. The membership will be confirmed only and exclusively upon receipt of the admission fee. ATTENTION! You are entitled to a 25% discount if you join PitturiAmo.
The membership is free, lasts 1 year, and offers numerous benefits. You can also do this during the event registration.
N.B.: After 14 days from payment it will not be possible to withdraw from the purchase.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes, you can pay in up to 4 monthly installments using the Scalapay payment method or, alternatively, in 3 installments with PayPal or Klarna.
How many artworks can I submit?
It is possible to participate with one or more works (there is a discount for participation with more works), which you will have to send via email using the form on this page (to send more works it is not necessary to fill in the registration form several times, you can send all of them via email to info@pitturiamo.com). If you have difficulty sending the image, contact our editorial team at the email address redazione@pitturiamo.eu, or via WhatsApp.
What are the categories in the competition?
You can submit your artwork in one of the following categories: painting, sculpture, photography, graphics, digital art.
Where the artworks will be exhibited?
All admitted works will compete for the Brera Artist Award for one of the prizes at stake. All admitted artists will be able to present their works in person to the gallerists Schieroni, Amodeo, and Battaglia during the inaugural day of the Award, on March 13, 2026. All works will be video-exhibited on the same day at Centro Brera, Via Marco Formentini 10, Milan.
By whom will my works be judged?
All admitted works will be judged by the artistic commission of PitturiAmo.
How are prizes awarded?
The jury will evaluate all the works received and will announce the winners after the closing of the prize. All other participating artists will be informed by online communication, through PitturiAmo’s channels.
What does becoming a member of the PitturiAmo association involve?
Becoming a member of PitturiAmo is free and comes with numerous benefits. A 25% discount on all events promoted by PitturiAmo, a 50% discount on some of PitturiAmo’s top services (such as personal websites and search engine optimization), and direct admission to awards (no prior evaluation required).
Membership lasts one year and is renewed each time you participate in a PitturiAmo event.
There’s no reason not to become a member.
If you have any doubts, ask your consultant or the PitturiAmo editorial team for more details.
What information should I provide you?
At the time of registration it is very important to provide personal data (name, surname, contact details) and the image of the artwork
Additional information useful for participating in the award will be requested from you later.
What awards will I receive?
All participants will receive a certificate of merit. The winners will receive cash prizes, a plaque, and a certificate of winning with motivation from the Jury.
Can I exhibit live?
Live exhibition is not planned for this award. If you would like to display your works physically, please contact our editorial team at redazione@pitturiamo.eu, or via WhatsApp to inquire about availability.
10 good reasons to participate
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You can make your art known in one of the most important cities in the world.
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Your artwork will be included in a prestigious catalog that will be distributed online to thousands of users and art professionals. The catalog will be published with an ISBN code, making it easy to distribute in bookstores worldwide and available for sale on AMAZON.
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You can become part of a large international circuit, with some of the best galleries in the most important European cities (Rome, Vienna, Madrid, Milan, etc…). The circuit will expand more and more in the coming years, so entering now will be a splendid opportunity for growth and comparison.
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You can enrich your CV and thus increase your value as an artist.
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If you join for free, you can get discounts and benefits on some PitturiAmo services.
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You do not have to physically ship the work. So you reduce costs and eliminate risks.
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If you are not yet part of the large PitturiAmo family you can become part of the largest Network dedicated to artists, present throughout the national and international territory.
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You could win a significant cash prize.
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The Award will be presented in a prestigious venue that will add greater value to your recognition.
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The exhibition cost is really low. For only €195 (if you become a member), you will be present in one of the most exclusive places in the world and compete to establish your art internationally.
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