Exhibition “Artists of Ogre Region”

2025. On May 16, the competitive exhibition “Artists of Ogre Municipality” was opened at the Ogre History and Art Museum.
The aim of the competitive exhibition was to provide artists with an opportunity to showcase their works, strengthen the artistic character and recognition of Ogre Municipality, and promote broader participation of Ogre Municipality artists in cultural, artistic, and public processes. We invited all artists with a connection to Ogre Municipality to participate, regardless of their professional experience. 51 applications were received, creating fierce competition. The works for the exhibition were selected by a jury commission: Māris Grosbahs, curator of exhibitions 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 participants were approved.
The winner of the Main Prize and the audience’s choice award received the opportunity to hold solo exhibitions in 2026 or 2027 (by individual agreement with the Museum management).

The exhibition was open to visitors from May 17 to August 3.

Exhibition “Artists of Ogre Region” curator: Māris Grosbahs.
Press release prepared by: OHAM Public Relations Specialist Laura Tuča
More info: maris.grosbahs@ogresnovads.lv
T: +371 26115334

Poster image author: Nikolajs Kondratjevs
Author of the painting “Opis Doesn’t Know My Name”: Dārta Madara Cielava
Author of the painting “Spaces. Stairs II”: Vineta Kaulača