Rotary Award

Now in its 14th consecutive edition, the Rotary Award is presented to the most creative installation at Arte Fiera 2026, whether a creation by an artist or the overall setup of a stand.

The 14th edition of the Award is promoted by the Rotary Clubs of Bologna in collaboration with Rotary International District 2072 Emilia Romagna and Republic of San Marino, and Rotaract Bologna. Participating along with Rotaract Bologna (partner since the first edition of the Award) are all of the young members of Rotaract in the Bologna area (Petroniano Group). 

For the 2026 edition, the Award may also be supported by the Rotary Clubs in other areas of District 2072.

The Award is sponsored by the Libera Accademia di Studi Caravaggeschi “Francesco Maria Cardinal del Monte” research facility.

The Award consists of:

• Rotary Award Arte Fiera 2026 to gallery – assigned to an installation or to the setup of a contemporary art gallery at an Arte Fiera 2026 stand that presents outstanding originality, creativity, and possibly the promotion of emerging artists. The award does not involve an acquisition, and refers to all of the contemporary art galleries present at Arte Fiera.

• Special Rotaract Bologna Award – financed by the young members of Rotaract Bologna, this is a cash prize to the artist or artists presented by the gallery that wins the Rotary Award.

• Special Andrea Sapone Award by Rotary Club Bologna Valle del Samoggia - In memory of Andrea Sapone, one of the event’s organizers, a special cash prize will be awarded to the artist or artists presented by the gallery that wins the Rotary Award.

Promoter:
Domenico Lo Bianco

Jury:
Jadranka Bentini, President Fondazione Zucchelli;
Daria Filardo, Curator and Art Dep. Cordinetor IED Firenze;
Andrea Gotti, President Rotary Club Bologna Valle del Samoggia;
Guido Molinari, Art critic and lecturer at Fine Arts Academy of Bologna;
Fabiola Naldi, Lecturer and art critic.
 

Selected galleries:

-       Apalazzogallery (Hall 25, A27)
-       Artnoble Gallery (Hall 25, B43)
-       Barbati Gallery (Hall 25, A31)
-       Capsule (Hall 25, B57)
-       Ermes (Hall 25, B53)
-       Galleria Tiziana di Caro (Hall 25, A25)
-       Gian Marco Casini Gallery (Hall 25, B22)
-       Gian Marco Casini Gallery (Hall 25, B47)
-       Gilda Lavia (Hall 25, B26)
-       Mazzoleni (Hall 25, B35)
-       Spazio Nuovo (Hall 25, B30)

Winning gallery: Gian Marco Casini Gallery (Hall 25, B47) 
(Prospettiva section)

Motivation: The Gian Marco Casini Gallery stands out for the quality and consistency of its artistic presentation, sustained by a rigorous exhibition design. Specifically, its ability to develop display ideas conceived as an integral part of its research highlights the works and creates a dialog between the space and the public, enhancing the comparison between two artists with different styles and sensibilities.