Organizer Information
The Municipality of Woluwe-Saint-Pierre organizes this annual Arts Prize to distinguish and support the practice of contemporary painting. The competition aims to foster creative growth among artists at various career stages—from students and recent graduates to established amateurs—while building a municipal art collection that represents diverse trends in modern painting. By acquiring the winning work, the municipality ensures that local cultural heritage is continuously enriched by new artistic voices.
Title & Description
Woluwe-Saint-Pierre Arts Prize 2026 – Painting Edition.
This acquisitive prize celebrates the medium of painting in its broadest contemporary sense. The competition provides a high-profile platform for artists to present their work to a jury of professional experts, curators, and cultural figures. Selected works will be featured in a collective public exhibition at the Salle Fabry, culminating in the announcement of a winner whose work will enter the permanent collection of the municipality. This year, the prize specifically emphasizes technical mastery and aesthetic innovation within the Belgian contemporary art scene.
Categories
Painting, Contemporary Art, and Fine Arts.
Eligibility
- Open to any artist residing in Belgium.
- No age restrictions.
- Candidates must submit three original works created within the last three years.
- Dimensions: Maximum size of 200 x 200 cm (including diptychs/polyptychs).
- Exclusions: Jury members, previous winners in this discipline, and faculty/relatives of the Woluwe-Saint-Pierre Arts Academy or RHoK are ineligible.
Program Benefits and Awards
- Main Prize: €5,000 for the acquisition of the winning artwork by the municipality.
- Solo Exhibition: The winner is awarded a personal four-day exhibition at the Forum-WHalll gallery during the 2026-2027 season.
- Collective Showcase: Selected finalists exhibit their work at the Salle Fabry from June 5–7, 2026.
- Professional Feedback: All portfolios are reviewed by a distinguished panel of gallery owners, curators, and eminent artists.
Fees
- Application Fee: Free to submit the initial portfolio.
- Registration Fee: €15, payable in cash strictly at the time of physical artwork delivery on June 1.
Application Requirements
- Registration: Submit a contact form and a certificate of residence.
- Anonymous Portfolio: A single PDF (max 10 pages, max 5 MB) organized as follows:
- Pages 1–3: Visuals of the three candidate works with full technical captions.
- Page 4: A brief artistic statement (max 1,500 characters).
- Pages 5–10: Reproduction of previous works for context.
- Note: The portfolio must remain strictly anonymous to ensure impartial judging.
How to Apply?
Candidates must submit their completed application and portfolio via email to prixpeinturewsp@gmail.com or by post to the Service Culture Francophone. Access Registration Form
Key Dates
- Portfolio Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026 (Midnight).
- Artwork Delivery (Salle Fabry): Monday, June 1, 2026 (11:30–14:30 or 16:30–19:30).
- Selection Notification: Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
- Unselected Work Collection: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 (9:00–12:00).
- Opening Reception & Award: Thursday, June 4, 2026 (6:30 PM).
- Exhibition Dates: June 5 – June 7, 2026 (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM).
Location
Belgium, Salle Fabry, Avenue Charles Thielemans 93, 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre.
Additional Details
Artists are responsible for delivering and collecting their works at their own expense. Hanging systems must be provided by the artist. Selected participants must be present at the opening reception on June 4. Any works not collected within one month of the exhibition's end will become municipal property.