Who can apply to 14th Werner-Kühl-Preis 2026?

Professional artists born in 1986 or later, residing in the districts of Diepholz, Verden, Nienburg, Rotenburg, Osterholz, Oldenburg, or in the cities of Bremen and Delmenhorst. Applicants must have started or completed an art degree or comparable artistic training. Works must be in painting or drawing; printmaking, sculpture, installation, photography, film/video, or performance are excluded.

What does 14th Werner-Kühl-Preis 2026 offer?

€5,000 prize money, participation in a group exhibition at Kreismuseum Syke, solo exhibition at Syker Vorwerk – Zentrum für zeitgenössische Kunst

When is the application deadline?

The deadline is 27 September 2026.

Prize

14th Werner-Kühl-Preis 2026

Name: 14th Werner-Kühl-Preis 2026
Start: 2026-08-17
End: 2026-09-27
Location: Syke, Germany

Werner-Kühl-Stiftung · Syke, Germany

Deadline: Sep 27
Award: €5,000 prize money, participation in a group exhibition at Kreismuseum Syke, solo exhibition at Syker Vorwerk – Zentrum für zeitgenössische Kunst
Entry fee: Free
Eligibility: Professional artists born in 1986 or later, residing in the districts of Diepholz, Verden, Nienburg, Rotenburg, Osterholz, Oldenburg, or in the cities of Bremen and Delmenhorst. Applicants must have started or completed an art degree or comparable artistic training. Works must be in painting or drawing; printmaking, sculpture, installation, photography, film/video, or performance are excluded.
Location: Syke, Germany

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The Werner-Kühl-Stiftung is inviting applications for the 14th Werner-Kühl-Preis 2026, a renowned emerging artist award. The prize includes €5,000, participation in a group exhibition at Kreismuseum Syke, and a solo exhibition at Syker Vorwerk – Zentrum für zeitgenössische Kunst. Eligible artists must be born in 1986 or later, reside in specific German districts or cities, and have a background in art education. Submissions are limited to painting and drawing. The application deadline is September 27, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply to 14th Werner-Kühl-Preis 2026?: Professional artists born in 1986 or later, residing in the districts of Diepholz, Verden, Nienburg, Rotenburg, Osterholz, Oldenburg, or in the cities of Bremen and Delmenhorst. Applicants must have started or completed an art degree or comparable artistic training. Works must be in painting or drawing; printmaking, sculpture, installation, photography, film/video, or performance are excluded.
What does 14th Werner-Kühl-Preis 2026 offer?: €5,000 prize money, participation in a group exhibition at Kreismuseum Syke, solo exhibition at Syker Vorwerk – Zentrum für zeitgenössische Kunst
When is the application deadline?: The deadline is 27 September 2026.
Is there an application fee?: No — applying is free.

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