Congratulations to the Laureates of the International Visual Arts Competition GRATA BALVA 2026
“Multilayered Identity: Encountering the Other in Urban Space”

We are pleased to announce the first laureates of the international visual arts competition GRATA BALVA 2026.

Grata Family Award awarded to the artwork “Forgiveness”

Artist: Baiba Zalcmane

2025 | Bristles, acrylic, wool, novelty yarn, fabric | 192 × 290 cm


Curator’s Award and the opportunity to hold a solo exhibition at MuseumLV Gallery

awarded to the artwork “Water Tower. Autumn at Ganību dambis”

Artist: Ieva Kalēja

2026 | Oil on canvas | 65 × 45 cm