Exhibition – Artists of Ogre Region
On May 16, 2025, the competitive exhibition Artists of Ogre Region opened at the Ogre History and Art Museum. The aim of the exhibition was to provide artists with an opportunity to present their work, strengthen the artistic identity and recognition of Ogre Municipality, and encourage broader participation of local artists in cultural and public life. […]
On May 16, 2025, the competitive exhibition Artists of Ogre Region opened at the Ogre History and Art Museum.
The aim of the exhibition was to provide artists with an opportunity to present their work, strengthen the artistic identity and recognition of Ogre Municipality, and encourage broader participation of local artists in cultural and public life. All artists connected to Ogre Municipality were invited to apply, regardless of professional experience. A total of 51 applications were received, creating strong competition.
The works were selected by a jury: Māris Grosbahs, Exhibition Curator at the Ogre History and Art Museum; photographer Georgs Avetisjans; art historian Māra Lāss; graphic artist and art historian Valdis Villerušs; and scenographer and multimedia artist Ineta Sipunova.
As a result, 37 artists were selected to participate in the exhibition.
The winner of the Main Prize and the Audience Award received the opportunity to hold a solo exhibition in 2026 or 2027 (by individual agreement with the museum management).
The exhibition was open to visitors from May 17 to August 3, 2025.
The laureate of the exhibition Artists of Ogre Region was Dārta Madara Cielava with her work “Grandpa Doesn’t Know My Name”. The winner of the main prize received the opportunity to hold a solo exhibition in 2026.
Exhibition curator: Māris Grosbahs
