Rome Art Week (RAW) 2026

A week devoted to contemporary art, its trends and dynamics, featuring a comprehensive program of events, artists’ open studios and cultural projects created especially for the occasion – all completely free of charge.

Now in its 11th edition and organised by Kou (a non-profit association for the promotion of visual arts), Rome Art Week - RAW is a widespread festival involving hundreds of venues from the city center to the suburbs. Its goal is to present enthusiasts, collectors and scholars with the latest developments in the art world and show new insights and perspectives.

Galleries, foundations, museums, cultural institutions and associations, academies, cultural institutes, hotels and multi-purpose spaces, in some cases open exceptionally, will offer exhibitions, talks, meetings, performances and in-depth discussions. Artists will organise open studios in their own workspaces to open up new perspectives on their artistic research. Curators will present their research through exhibition projects and cultural events. Collectives, promoted to encourage artists to come together, will foster the possible creation of new and emerging contemporary artistic trends.

To guide the public through the multitude of proposals, critics, curators, intellectuals and artists active in Rome will provide their own selection of artists and events. The Tours are thematic itineraries curated and led by the curators of the festival. They will guide visitors through galleries, studios, and exhibition spaces with a personal, coherent, and engaging narrative.

Find out more on the official website.