ARCOlisboa 2026 Awards
ARCOlisboa 2026 reaffirms its commitment to collecting, to the visibility of artists, and to fostering connections between galleries and arts professionals through awards that support contemporary creation.
Partner institutions and companies contribute to the fair through initiatives that encourage acquisitions, recognise artistic excellence, and, in some cases, promote the production of new works. These awards, aligned with the values and research interests of the entities and institutions that grant them, strengthen the artistic ecosystem and consolidate ARCOlisboa as an essential platform for discovering artists and energising both public and private collections.
The Fundação Millennium bcp Award for Best Booth at ARCOlisboa is presented for the fourth time in 2026, establishing itself as an important recognition of the fair’s exhibition quality. This award highlights innovation and excellence in the presentation of one of the participating project, while also acknowledging the work of its gallerists and artists. It reaffirms Fundação Millennium bcp’s commitment to Contemporary Art and to promoting proposals that stand out for their quality and rigour, strengthening the dynamism of the art market in Portugal and within the international scene.
In its seventh edition, the Opening Lisboa Award will once again recognise the best project in the section at ARCOlisboa 2026. The jury composed of international professionals in the curatorial field and directors of institutions connected to contemporary art will select the winning gallery based on the quality of its presentation, research and discursive renewal. This award continues to underscore the importance of Opening Lisboa as a platform for new proposals and for the discovery of new galleries and projects at the fair.