The 30th Salão dos Novos is scheduled to open on October 28, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Galeria de Arte Álvaro Santos in downtown Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil. According to the program released by the Fundação Cultural Cidade de Aracaju (Funcaju), the exhibition will feature works by 43 artists and is expected to remain open for visits through November 20. The gallery's regular hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
When and where to visit the 30th Salão dos Novos
- Announced opening: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 7 p.m., including an awards ceremony.
- Expected exhibition period: October 28 through November 20, 2026.
- Venue: Galeria de Arte Álvaro Santos, Praça Olímpio Campos, s/n (no street number), Centro, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil.
- Published regular hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Organizers: Funcaju and Galeria de Arte Álvaro Santos.
- Information phone number published by the city: +55 (79) 3179-1308.
The 7 p.m. opening is a special activity on October 28. It does not mean that the gallery will remain open at night on other days. For a regular visit, the published reference is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.
What the exhibition will feature
The Funcaju announcement, republished by Portal Infonet on October 23, states that the selection includes 43 artists, most of them women. Their work addresses themes such as the environment, belonging and gender relations. The exhibition is part of the gallery's 60th-anniversary celebrations and is intended to create opportunities for artists at the beginning of their professional careers.
An awards presentation for the top three places is also planned during the opening. According to a notice published by the Aracaju city government on October 15, the announced prizes are R$ 5,000 for first place, R$ 3,000 for second and R$ 2,000 for third. These three prizes should not be confused with the total of 43 artists announced for the exhibition.
Free admission, reservations and accessibility: what remains unconfirmed
In the publications reviewed through October 23, 2026, it was not possible to confirm whether admission will be free, whether reservations will be required or which accessibility accommodations will be available to visitors for this edition. No specific notice about possible changes to opening hours during the exhibition was found either.
Before traveling to the venue, visitors should confirm those details and their intended visiting time with the gallery at +55 (79) 3179-1308, the phone number published by the Aracaju city government. The dates and activities described are announcements for an event that has not yet begun and may be changed by the organizers.
