Organizer Information
The Prof. Hans Jürgen Kallmann-Stiftung manages the Kallmann-Museum Ismaning, which opened in 1992 and recently underwent a major modernization. The Kallmann-Preis der Kreissparkasse is a prestigious successor to the original Kallmann Prize, backed by the generous commitment of Kreissparkasse München Starnberg Ebersberg. The award honors the legacy of Hans Jürgen Kallmann (1908–1991), a German painter and draftsman known for his focus on portraits, animals, and landscapes.
Title & Description
Kallmann-Preis der Kreissparkasse 2026.
This year’s award is focused on the "Portrait" category. The theme is interpreted broadly, encompassing traditional portraiture as well as the representation of human individuality, personality, and life in a wider sense. The prize aims to recognize a professional artist whose work centers on the human subject. There are no restrictions regarding artistic media.
Categories
Visual Arts, Portrait, Painting, Drawing, Photography, Video, Installation, and Digital/Media Art.
Eligibility
- Location: Open to artists whose life and creative work center is in the Federal Republic of Germany.
- Education/Experience: Applicants must have a degree from a recognized art college/academy or demonstrate regular successful exhibition activity.
- Restrictions: Artists who have had a solo exhibition at the Kallmann-Museum in the last five years are excluded.
Program Benefits and Awards
- Main Prize: 3,000 Euro in prize money and a solo exhibition at the Kallmann-Museum.
- Shortlist: Two shortlisted artists will each receive 500 Euro and their own individual presentations within the museum.
- Exhibition Budget: A dedicated fund of 16,000 Euro covers the production of the exhibition and potentially an accompanying publication (covering transport, work production, graphic design, catalog, and travel costs).
- Exhibition Space: The winner's exhibition covers approximately 200 square meters.
Fees
- Application Fee: None.
Application Requirements
- Portfolio PDF: A single PDF (max. 10 MB and 30 pages) submitted exclusively online.
- Candidate Works: 1 to 5 images of works (not older than 10 years) for the potential exhibition.
- Documentation: Up to 10 additional images of previous works, CV, exhibition list, artist statement, and project texts.
- Media Links: For time-based media, include links to websites, Vimeo, or YouTube.
How to Apply?
Applications must be submitted through the official museum portal: kallmann-museum.de/bewerbung/.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: June 14, 2026 (Exclusion deadline).
- Exhibition Period: Expected from March 7 to June 6, 2027.
Location
Germany, Ismaning (near Munich).
Additional Details
Applicants must commit to making their submitted works available for the exhibition and provide additional works from their stock or lenders if needed. Copyright remains with the artist, but participants waive usage rights for documentation and promotion of the competition.