Biennale di Venezia
October 7—11, 2026

Join us from October 7—11, 2026, for the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, which opens this spring and runs through fall. Titled In Minor Keys, this edition has been poetically shaped by the late visionary curator Koyo Kouoh, delving into “notions like enchantment, seeding, commoning, and generative practices that invite collectivities to emerge organically.”

Kouoh’s work, always tuned to the global and collective frequency, is reflected in this year’s Venice Biennale presentation. In an article for The New York Times, her team member and curator Marie Helene Pereira explained that while “minor keys” in music often evoke strangeness, melancholy, and sorrow, in this context, they embody “joy, solace, hope, and transcendence.”

Since its inception in 1895, the Biennale has become one of the world’s most significant art events, featuring a large-scale group show alongside national pavilions where countries showcase their unique expressions at the Giardini, the Arsenale, and various locations across Venice. Think Olympics of the art world—complete with gondolas, gothic architecture, gelato, and spritz!

We’re excited for Edouard Duval Carrié, Season Seven commissioned artist, and Kennedy Yanko—with whom we interrogated consensus-making last November at NSU Art Museum—as both are Miami-based and part of the remarkable group of established and emerging exhibiting artists.

Our insider guide for this trip is celebrated curator and writer Claire Breukel. Sharing her time between South Africa and the United States, she has held the role of director at Locust Projects and YES Contemporary, and led the international patron program at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, where she collaborated closely with Kouoh during her tenure. Breukel is currently assisting the team selected by Kouoh to bring the Biennale to life, and earlier this spring, co-curated Crossing the Bridge—Oolite Arts’ alumni exhibition in Miami Beach.

We invite you to discover the official program and unexpected hidden gems with us. Expect a tailored schedule filled with curator- and artist-led tours, private visits, optional excursions and gatherings. There will also be plenty of time to get lost (in the best way) on your own and revisit spaces that personally resonate with you. 

In Venice, where nearly everything is accessible by way of scenic walk or water, we are planning for the restorative and generative—an opportunity to engage with diasporic artistic perspectives at a more deliberate pace.

The group is limited to approximately 15 spaces.

CONTRIBUTION

There are two ways to contribute and lock in your spot:
In full one-time at $1,200
In three installments of $500 (final payment due before September 15, 2026)

Your contribution includes:
- Admissions to the Biennale and partner venues
- Guided tours and programming
- Signature Commissioner dinner
- Organized transport to main locations
- Welcome cocktail & gifts
- 10% discount at Biennale Bookstore

Airfare and accommodations are not included in your non-refundable contribution.*

In addition to covering passes to the Venice Biennale, admissions, and most logistics-related costs, your contribution goes toward compensating all participating artists, curators, and on-the-ground organizers generously welcoming our group and planning our visit.

By participating, you further support Commissioner’s broader mission of bringing people together through the arts. A more detailed itinerary will be shared in the fall, but please don’t wait until then to make your travel arrangements.

Important: Please note that all contributions are non-refundable. If you are unable to participate in the trip due to unforeseen circumstances, we can however provide you with a tax-deductible receipt for your support upon request.