Organizer Information
The marehalm ART award was established in 2023 to counteract the marginalization of art and culture by providing substantial financial support to artists with unique, under-recognized voices. The award is hosted in partnership with the Richard Haizmann Museum in Niebüll, Germany, where selected works are presented to the jury and the public.
Title & Description
marehalm ART award 2026: Theme "Linkage".
This annual prize is awarded to artists who demonstrate a distinctive artistic voice that surprises and challenges the viewer. Each year, the award centers on a specific curatorial theme. For 2026, the theme is "Linkage" (Interconnection). The competition is open across a wide variety of disciplines, seeking artists who can translate this theme into compelling visual narratives. Five winners are selected based on a physical presentation of their work at the museum.
Categories
Painting, Graphic Arts, Sculpture, Textile Art, Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Ceramics, Photography, and other artistic disciplines.
Note: Video productions and AI-generated works are explicitly excluded.
Eligibility
- Age: Minimum 18 years old.
- Career Stage: No restrictions on education or age, but a "unique artistic voice" must be evident.
- Attendance: Personal attendance is mandatory for the physical presentation of works (July 11) and the award ceremony (July 19) in Niebüll.
Program Benefits and Awards
- Total Prize Fund: €12,000 distributed among five winners
- 1st Place: €4,000
- 2nd Place: €3,000
- 3rd Place: €2,000
- 4th Place: €1,500
- 5th Place: €1,000
- Exhibition: Guaranteed presentation of winning artworks at the Richard Haizmann Museum.
Fees
Application Fee: None mentioned.
Application Requirements
- Format: A single PDF file (max 3 MB) titled "Lastname Firstname".
- Content:
- Up to 10 photos of artworks.
- Completed application form with an original signature.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Written concept (motivation/ideation) related to the theme "Linkage" (max 3,000 characters).
- Work Constraints: * Sculptures (inc. base): Max 180cm x 80cm x 80cm.
- 2D Works: Max 120cm x 120cm.
How to Apply?
Initial applications must be submitted digitally via email to tuxhorn@edition-marehalm.com. If selected for the final round, artists must submit printed versions of their documents by mail within ten days of notification.
Key Dates
- Digital Submission Deadline: May 9, 2026.
- Physical Delivery of Works: July 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM (for jury review at the museum).
- Award Ceremony: July 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
Location
Germany, Niebüll (Richard Haizmann Museum).
Additional Details
Applicants must possess all rights to the presented works. Incomplete applications will be rejected automatically without a request for corrections. The jury’s decision is final and excludes legal recourse.