Concorso di Pittura Contemporanea Città di Romano di Lombardia
Edition 2026 Visual arts Contemporary art Heritage

Concorso di Pittura Contemporanea Città di Romano di Lombardia

The art competition of the Circolo Il Romanino

Romano di Lombardia — Bergamo (016)
Dates 28 Jun — 28 Jun 2026
Location Romano di Lombardia (016)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Concorso di Pittura Il Romanino

For seventeen editions, the Concorso di Pittura Contemporanea Città di Romano di Lombardia has attracted artists from all over Italy, invited to compete on a theme set by the author. Promoted by the Circolo di Ricreazione Artistica Il Romanino together with the Municipality, the competition concludes with an exhibition of the selected works and an awards ceremony open to the public. An event that keeps alive the artistic vocation of Romano di Lombardia, in the Bassa Bergamasca.

The Painting Competition City of Romano di Lombardia

Organized by the Circolo di Ricreazione Artistica Il Romanino in collaboration with the Municipality of Romano di Lombardia, in the province of Bergamo, the Contemporary Painting Competition is one of the city's longest-running cultural events. Now in its seventeenth edition in 2026, it invites artists and enthusiasts to engage with contemporary painting around a theme proposed each year.

From registration to exhibition

The competition is divided into several phases: registration and submission of works, selection by a jury, exhibition of the chosen works, and finally the awards ceremony. The selected works are displayed in the spaces of the Circolo Il Romanino, at Via G.B. Mottini 14, and in city venues, offering the public a widespread exhibition that showcases the artistic research of the area.

A city artistic tradition

The Circolo Il Romanino is named after the great Renaissance painter Girolamo Romani, known as Il Romanino, a figure linked to the Bergamo and Brescia region. The competition ideally carries on his legacy, promoting contemporary art and offering artists a recognized showcase. The final award ceremony, open to citizens and visitors, is the highlight of the event.

What to expect

  • Contemporary painting works from artists across Italy
  • An exhibition of works selected by the jury
  • The awards ceremony open to the public
  • An art event in the heart of Romano di Lombardia

Concorso di Pittura Il Romanino — edition 2026

The XVII edition of the Concorso di Pittura Contemporanea Città di Romano di Lombardia culminates on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 4 PM, with the awards ceremony. Registrations are extended to June 21; the works selected by the jury will be exhibited in the spaces of the Circolo Il Romanino and in city venues.

The 2026 edition, the seventeenth, confirms the competition's established format: registration of works, selection by the jury, exhibition, and final awards ceremony. Registrations have been extended to June 21, 2026, while the awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 28, at 4 PM. The selected works will be exhibited to the public in the spaces of the Circolo di Ricreazione Artistica Il Romanino and in the city venues of Romano di Lombardia.

Programme Concorso di Pittura Il Romanino 2026

Registrations

  • Deadline extended to June 21, 2026

Sunday, June 28, 2026

  • 4 PM — Awards ceremony
  • Exhibition of works selected by the jury

Highlights Concorso di Pittura Il Romanino 2026

The awards ceremony on June 28 and the exhibition of selected works.

Prices Concorso di Pittura Il Romanino 2026

Free admission to the exhibition and awards ceremony.

Practical information — Concorso di Pittura Il Romanino

Where

Circolo di Ricreazione Artistica Il Romanino, Via G.B. Mottini 14, and city venues, Romano di Lombardia (BG).

When

Awards ceremony Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 4 PM. Registrations extended to June 21, 2026.

Information

Official website www.ilromanino.org/concorso

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Where does it take place — Concorso di Pittura Il Romanino

Circolo di Ricreazione Artistica Il Romanino

Via G.B. Mottini 14, 24058 Romano di Lombardia

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