Rostock Art Prize 2026 Calls for Painter Applications
The Rostock Art Prize 2026, celebrating its 20th anniversary, focuses on painting. Artists from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern or with ties to the region can apply digitally until August 31. The prize is endowed with €10,000. The genre rotates annually; in 2025, it was artistic graphics. An independent jury decides the winner. Nominated works will be exhibited from December 12, 2026, with the award ceremony on January 16, 2027.
Key facts
- Rostock Art Prize 2026 marks its 20th anniversary.
- The prize focuses on painting this year.
- Prize money is €10,000.
- Application deadline is August 31.
- Only artists from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern or with regional ties are eligible.
- Applications are submitted digitally.
- An independent jury selects the winner.
- Exhibition of nominated works starts December 12, 2026; award ceremony on January 16, 2027.
Entities
Institutions
- Kunsthalle Rostock
Locations
- Rostock
- Germany
- Mecklenburg-Vorpommern