Hanna Nagel Prize

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  • Brief Description:
    The Hanna Nagel Prize, established in 1998, supports female visual artists aged 40 and over in the Karlsruhe administrative district. It recognizes their artistic achievements and honors Hanna Nagel, a key figure of the “New Objectivity” movement. The award includes a cash prize, an exhibition, and a catalog publication.
  • Information and Application Details:
    • Application Deadline: February 14, 2025
    • Submission Method: Digital submissions only
    • Eligibility: Female artists, aged 40+, residing and working in Karlsruhe administrative district
    • Selection Process: A jury shortlists 2-3 candidates, and the final winner is chosen by the prize’s donors
    • Award: €5,000 cash prize, solo exhibition at Städtische Galerie Karlsruhe, catalog publication, and an artwork purchase up to €5,000
  • Eligibility:
    • Female visual artists
    • Must have completed training at an art or design college or be a member of a professional visual arts association
    • Must reside and work in the Karlsruhe administrative district
  • Theme: The competition is based on the artist’s previous body of work in painting, graphics, photography, sculpture, and media art.
  • How to Apply:
    • Submit applications via the online form
    • Required documents: short biography, exhibition and awards list, images (max 10, 10MB each), video/audio (via URL)
  • Submission Requirements:
    • Digital submission only
    • Maximum of 10 images or media links
  • Selection Process:
    • A jury of art professionals selects 2-3 finalists
    • Final selection made by donors
    • Winner announced publicly
  • Program Benefits / Awards:
    • €5,000 prize money
    • Solo exhibition in autumn 2025 at Städtische Galerie Karlsruhe
    • Artwork purchase by the Karlsruhe Regional Council (up to €5,000)
    • Catalog publication
  • Contact and Resources:
    • Online application form available
    • Jury members include representatives from the State Academy of Fine Arts Karlsruhe, Kunsthalle Mannheim, ZKM, and the UNESCO City of Media Arts Karlsruhe

Website: https://www.karlsruhe.de/kultur-freizeit/kulturfoerderung-und-beratung/hanna-nagel-preis/

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