Help Valerie Ostenak Exhibit at the XV Florence Biennale!

I’m honored to announce that I’ve been invited to exhibit my work at the XV Florence Biennale—a world-renowned contemporary art & design exhibition in Florence, Italy, taking place October 18–26, 2025!

Selected by the Biennale’s Curatorial Board, I’ll be one of over 600 artists from more than 80 countries participating in this major international event. This year’s theme, The Sublime Essence of Light and Darkness, aligns beautifully with my work, which explores energy, transformation, and the emotional power of light and space.

My vibrant abstract paintings, often incorporating metal leaf, are inspired by the rhythms of nature and the cosmos. They’ve been exhibited internationally and featured by National Geographic, the UN Environment Programme at Rockefeller Center, and New Mexico Art in Public Places. See me painting and a portfolio of my work in the video below.

Your support will help cover essential expenses expected for an exhibition of this caliber, including:

Goal: $9,000 : by June 20!

Please support this exciting opportunity, I’d be so grateful. Every dollar makes a difference—and if you can’t give right now, please consider sharing this campaign!

** Sponsorship Opportunity **

Businesses and organizations are invited to sponsor my participation. Sponsors will be recognized with name and logo placement in the official Biennale catalogue and website. Please reach out if you're interested in sponsoring so I can give you the particulars for the logo specs.

Thank you for believing in the power of art and supporting this dream!