Israel Aten and Katharina Monka Awarded 2016 Peter Mertes Stipendium
Israel Aten and Katharina Monka have been selected as winners of the 2016 Peter Mertes Stipendium, an annual prize for Rhineland-based artists. Each recipient will be granted a 6,000€ cash award. The Bonner Kunstverein administers the stipend, which also includes a solo exhibition at their venue the following year. This recognition supports artists working in the German Rhineland region through both financial assistance and institutional presentation opportunities.
Key facts
- Israel Aten and Katharina Monka won the 2016 Peter Mertes Stipendium
- The award includes a 6,000€ cash prize for each artist
- Recipients receive a solo exhibition at Bonner Kunstverein the following year
- The stipend is awarded annually
- The award supports artists based in the German Rhineland
- Bonner Kunstverein announced the winners
- The announcement was made on May 20, 2016
- The Peter Mertes Stipendium provides both financial and exhibition support
Entities
Artists
- Israel Aten
- Katharina Monka
Institutions
- Bonner Kunstverein
Locations
- German Rhineland
- Germany