mark rothko 2026 international painting symposium

The Rothko Museum invites artists to apply to the “Mark Rothko 2026” International Painting Symposium – a vibrant creative forum organised in the museum’s residency framework.

Held annually in Rothko’s birth month, the symposium honours the artist’s legacy in the city of his childhood. Now well into its third decade, this vibrant creative forum has become a cultural landmark, placing Daugavpils firmly on the global art map as a place of creative energy and exchange.

Rothko’s work continues to resonate with urgency and relevance. His painterly language – layered, meditative, charged with philosophical depth – remains a touchstone for artists worldwide. This enduring influence draws hundreds of applicants to Daugavpils each year, eager to immerse themselves in the city’s unique atmosphere, engage in cross-cultural dialogue, draw inspiration from Rothko’s timeless legacy and the original works on display at the museum, and create new pieces for the symposium exhibition and the museum’s collection.

When and where: Rothko Museum, Daugavpils, Latvia, 18 September through 3 October 2026