You have just voted in the first voting round of the 2026 Erarta Prize!

Your vote is extremely important for the nominee: by voting for the artwork of your choice, you offer its creator a chance to compete in the second round and ultimately win a bigger prize. Stay tuned for the interim results so as not to miss the start of the next voting round!

So now, what’s next?

• The second round is scheduled to start on 21 April and come to a close on 3 June.
• The final results and the winner of the Grand Prix will be announced at the awards ceremony on 4 June.

Here’s what you can do to continue supporting the 2026 Erarta Prize project:

1. Let your support go even further by purchasing the work of your favourite artist

For the 2026 edition of the Prize, all nominated artists enjoy the opportunity to sell their works featured in the exhibition through the agency of Erarta Museum. This means that from now on the viewers not only have their say in the prize money distribution but can also purchase their favourite artwork, adding it to their private collection and lending additional support to its creator. All nominated exhibits that are sold prior to the awarding of the Prize will remain on display for the duration of the show and will be transferred to their new owners only after the project’s results are announced. Please call +7 (921) 655 96 86 to enquire about purchasing a nominated artwork.

2. Share your impressions with friends and encourage them to vote for your favourite artwork

The Erarta Prize is the only art prize judged by the viewers. Take our word for it: it’s a great conversation starter and a fun thing to discuss with your friends and family! Share your impressions about the artwork that ‘synced’ with you and encourage your friend to vote for it: this can be even done online after purchasing a Single-Visit Ticket.

Don’t forget to vote in the second round

At the close of the first voting round on 20 April, 15 artists ranked from 40th to 26th will receive a guaranteed reward of 50,000 rubles each. 15 more artists ranked from 25th to 11th will be awarded 75,000 rubles each. The top 10 artists securing the majority of votes in the first voting round will qualify for the second, scheduled to start on 21 April.

Make sure to cast your vote in the second round to support one of the 10 shortlisted artists and determine the ultimate distribution of the remaining prize money, including the Grand Prix of 500,000 rubles.

The number of votes given to the nominees in the first round will be reset to zero, and voting will start over.

Every vote matters – your support can help any artist achieve a higher ranking and ultimately win a bigger prize!

Stay tuned for more news: with a valid Ticket or Membership, you can keep visiting Erarta for free!