You have just voted in the second 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 ultimately win a bigger prize and compete for the Grand Prix. Stay tuned!

So now, what’s next?

• The second voting round will last through 3 June, while the nominees’ artworks will be on display through 7 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 the museum. This means that from now on you not only have your say in the prize money distribution but can also acquire the artwork of your choice for your private collection. 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 immediately after purchasing a Single-Visit Ticket.

Save the date: the ultimate winners of the 2026 Erarta Prize will be announced soon!

Following the first voting round, which came to a close on 20 April, 15 artists ranked from 40th to 26th received a guaranteed reward of 50,000 rubles each. 15 more artists ranked from 25th to 11th will be awarded 75,000 rubles each.

In the second voting round, from 21 April through 3 June, the 10 shortlisted artworks compete for the following money prizes: the artists ultimately ranking from 10th to 6th are guaranteed to win 100,000 rubles each; the top five artists will receive 125,000 rubles for the 5th place, 150,000 rubles for the 4th, 175,000 rubles for the 3rd, 200,000 rubles for the 2nd, and the Grand Prix of 500,000 rubles for the 1st place respectively.

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