Who can apply to Rostocker Kunstpreis 2026?

Open to artists living in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern or whose biography and work have a connection to the region.

What does Rostocker Kunstpreis 2026 offer?

€10,000 prize money, honorarium for exhibition setup and dismantling, partial coverage of transport costs if necessary

When is the application deadline?

The deadline is 31 August 2026.

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Rostocker Kunstpreis 2026

Name: Rostocker Kunstpreis 2026
Start: 2026-07-20
End: 2026-08-31
Location: Rostock, Germany

Kunsthalle Rostock · Rostock, Germany

Deadline: Aug 31
Award: €10,000 prize money, honorarium for exhibition setup and dismantling, partial coverage of transport costs if necessary
Entry fee: Free
Eligibility: Open to artists living in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern or whose biography and work have a connection to the region.
Location: Rostock, Germany

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Painting

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The Kunsthalle Rostock, in collaboration with Kulturstiftung Rostock e.V. and the Hanseatic and University City of Rostock, is awarding the Rostocker Kunstpreis for the 20th time in 2026. This year, the prize focuses on painting. The award includes a €10,000 prize and an honorarium for the setup and dismantling of an exhibition at Kunsthalle Rostock. Artists whose biography or work has a connection to Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are eligible to apply. The selection process involves a two-stage jury review, with nominated candidates presenting their original works in an exhibition at the Kunsthalle Rostock.

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Who can apply to Rostocker Kunstpreis 2026?: Open to artists living in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern or whose biography and work have a connection to the region.
What does Rostocker Kunstpreis 2026 offer?: €10,000 prize money, honorarium for exhibition setup and dismantling, partial coverage of transport costs if necessary
When is the application deadline?: The deadline is 31 August 2026.
Is there an application fee?: No — applying is free.

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