On 19 February, winners of the Kilogram of Culture 2021 Award by Latvia’s public media were announced, highlighting last year’s standout achievements in the field of culture across nine nominations. The Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre earned one of the prizes as “Best Place for Culture 2021”.
Daugavpils 2027 announces LINGUA FRANCA / DAUGAVPILS open call for photographers from all over the world
14.02.2022Daugavpils and the whole Latgale region are working on an application to participate in the final round of the competition “European Capital of Culture 2027”.
An entrance to the Shmakovka Museum at a special price on February 6
27.01.2022On the first Sunday of February, February 6, the ticket price for individual visitors to the Shmakovka Museum in Daugavpils will be only 2.15 EUR.
The Rothko Centre launches its winter season with five new exhibitions
21.01.2022On 28 January, the Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre launches this year’s first exhibition season with five very different projects featuring Latvian, Lithuanian, Estonian and German artists.
The Rothko Centre offers discount admission on 16 January
11.01.2022On Sunday, 16 January, all temporary exhibitions currently on show at Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre will be available at a discount price.
Discount admission to the Rothko Centre over Christmas
23.12.2021All day on Saturday 25 December and Sunday 26 December, admission to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre will be available at a discount.
A new site-specific public art project to be opened in Daugavpils fortress on 21 december
19.12.2021At 3 p.m. on Tuesday 21 December, a new site-specific art project, “what can’t we just create” by Kristaps Ancāns, will be opened on 2 Nikolaja Street, Daugavpils Fortress.
The Rothko Centre reopens for visitors with five new exhibitions
11.11.2021From 16 November, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre reopens to the public with five new exhibition projects available in the “green regime”.
“Talk to Me!” at Rothko Centre courtyard
09.11.20218 November through 31 December 2021, the Ceramic Association of Latvia offers the public its latest exhibition, “Talk to Me!”, available at the Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre courtyard.
Open-air exhibition by Lilia Zeiļa at the 4METRES Gallery in Daugavpils Fortress
05.11.2021From 3 November, ceramic artist Lilija Zeiļa offers her latest solo show, “Happenstance – Natural Order”, at the glass exhibition space of the 4METRES Gallery in Daugavpils Fortress, 8 Hospitāļa Street.
Recreation places in Daugavpils, where you can go for a walk with your dog
01.11.2021While enjoying autumn walks in Daugavpils, it is not necessary to leave your four-legged friend at home or with neighbours. Daugavpils is a dog-friendly city.
The working hours of Daugavpils City Municipality Tourism Development and Information Agency’s structural divisions will be changed from November 1st
26.10.2021Due to the end of the active tourist season, the structures of the Daugavpils City Municipality Tourism Development and Information Agency will switch to the winter working hours from November 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022.
The Rothko Centre offers discount admission on 17 October
14.10.2021On Sunday, 17 October, all temporary exhibitions currently on show at Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre will be available at a discount price.
The Rothko Centre will keep receiving visitors after 11 October
02.10.2021Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre continues to welcome responsible visitors. However, from 11 October onwards, the admission process will be slightly adjusted – upon entering the premises, visitors will need to show a Covid-19 certificate of testing/recovery/vaccination.
Guided sightseeing tour in Daugavpils Fortress on electric bus is offered in Daugavpils city
27.09.2021The creators of the Museum of the World War I “Pie Komendanta” offer sightseeing tours in Daugavpils Fortress on an electric bus.
Hi! Story: America Night city game. Come out to look for an untold history!
13.09.2021On September 18, within the framework of the Rigas street festival, the Hi!Story:America night orienteering game will take place in Daugavpils. Find out more about the unknown pages of Latvian and American history. About outstanding Americans born in Latvia, US traditions, interesting and unexpected facts of history and culture. Gather a team of 3 people, … >>
Daugavpils hosts the 17h International Painting Symposium “Mark Rothko 2021”
10.09.2021For the 17th time running, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre holds the International Painting Symposium “Mark Rothko”, receiving nine artists from seven countries.
Daugavpils will host two international sports events – semi-finals of the “Speedway of Nations”
31.08.2021or many years now, Daugavpils has hosted top-level international speedway forums. Daugavpils will again become the epicentre of the world speedway this year and will host the semi-finals of the “Speedway of Nations” on September 17th and 18th.
A painting symposium in memory of Silva Linarte brings Latvian and international artists to the Rothko Centre
23.08.2021Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre hosts the third international painting symposium “Silva Linarte”, conceived to commemorate the distinguished Latgale artist and long-term art educator Silva Veronika Linarte (1939–2018) and her creative legacy. This year, the symposium fortnight brings together artists from four countries.
“Nicholas Gates – a door to the past” – new historical exposition in Daugavpils Fortress
20.08.2021Daugavpils Fortress Culture and Information Centre presents a new historical exposition. The new exposition is called “Nicholas Gates – a door to the past” and is located in Nicholas Gates in Daugavpils Fortress.