Short Description
The art prize “junger westen” has been awarded every two years since 1948 as a sponsorship prize for fine arts of the city of Recklinghausen. It commemorates the artists’ group “junger westen”, founded in Recklinghausen in 1948 with founding members Gustav Deppe, Thomas Grochowiak, Ernst Hermanns, Emil Schumacher, Heinrich Siepmann and Hans Werdehausen. The group of artists is considered one of the most important sources of German art of the post-war period.
Eligibility
The Junger Westen Art Prize will be awarded for painting in 2025. Artists who are not older than 35 years (born in 1990 or younger) and who either have German citizenship or are resident in Germany are eligible to participate in the competition.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
Art Prize Junger Westen is endowed with €20,000.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Recklinghausen, Germany
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 11 May 2025
Website Link: https://kunsthalle-recklinghausen.de/kunsthalle/kunstpreis-junger-westen
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