FBZ Art Award

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Brief Description

The FBZ Art Award, established in 2018 by the Research and Treatment Centre for Mental Health (FBZ) at Ruhr University Bochum, is an annual prize recognizing outstanding artworks related to mental health. With a prize of up to €10,000, the award seeks to integrate art into the therapeutic environment, fostering a destigmatizing dialogue around psychotherapy. The winning artwork, along with shortlisted entries, will be exhibited at the FBZ to enhance the daily experience of patients.

Information and Application Details

  • Deadline: February 7, 2025 (12:00 PM CET)
  • Application Period: January 6 – February 7, 2025
  • Exhibition Opening: May 14, 2025
  • Award Ceremony: June 26, 2025
  • Shortlist Announcement: Early April 2025

Eligibility

  • Open to trained artists residing within the EU.
  • Applicants must have a degree in fine arts or a related field, or be a member of the Artists’ Social Security Fund.
  • No personal experience with mental health issues is required.
  • Former nominees can reapply.

Theme

The award seeks artworks that explore mental health and its interplay with art and psychology. The winning work will be displayed permanently at FBZ.

How to Apply

  • Submit via FBZ’s online portal (PDF format only).
  • No links (WeTransfer, etc.) or ZIP files allowed.
  • Max total file size: 20 MB.

Submission Requirements

  • Personal details & work details
  • One artwork for evaluation (series allowed)
  • Optional artist statement
  • Proof of eligibility (degree, diploma, or social security fund membership)
  • CV (1 page, PDF)
  • Portfolio (max 5 works, PDF format)
  • Exhibition history (max 2 pages, PDF format)

Selection Process

  • Multi-stage jury process involving the FBZ directorate, psychotherapy representatives, and art experts.
  • A shortlist of artists will be selected, with shortlisted works exhibited for two months.
  • The winning work will be acquired into the FBZ collection.

Program Benefits / Awards

  • Prize Money: Up to €10,000 (may be split in exceptional cases).
  • Exhibition Opportunity: Shortlisted works displayed at FBZ.
  • Permanent Collection: Winning work added to the FBZ collection.

Additional Information

  • Insurance: Artworks will not be separately insured during the exhibition.
  • Transport: Covered only within the EU, handled by a professional art transporter.
  • Privacy Policy: Data will be archived for networking unless participants opt out.

Contact & Resources

  • Institution: Ruhr University Bochum, FBZ Research and Treatment Centre for Mental Health
  • Address: Massenbergstraße 9 – 13, 44787 Bochum, Germany
  • Email: fbz-art-award@rub.de
  • Phone: +49 234 32 23169
  • Privacy Policy: FBZ Art Award Privacy Notice

Website: https://fbz-bochum.de/fbz-art-award/

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