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Lüneburgischer Landschaftsverband Art Prize (Kunstpreis 2026/27)
- Who Can Apply: Artists of any age who, at the time of applying, have had their residence for at least two years in the Lüneburgischer Landschaftsverband area (districts of Celle, Gifhorn, Harburg, Heidekreis, Lüneburg, Lüchow-Dannenberg and Uelzen, and the city of Wolfsburg); work in all media is accepted.
- The Focus: The biennial art prize of the Lüneburgischer Landschaftsverband for contemporary visual art, awarded for the tenth time in spring 2027, recognising artists from the region for high artistic quality and topicality.
- The Funding: The winner receives €5,000, a professionally created or relaunched website, a group exhibition in Gartow and a solo exhibition at a regional art association; a new €3,000 audience prize is decided by visitor vote; shortlisted artists receive a production-cost allowance for materials and transport.
- Key Requirements: By 31 October 2026, email one PDF (max 10 MB, named LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME) to c.dreschke@bz-gifhorn.de containing: a short introduction with artist statement; a CV of your artistic career with at least one image (max four pages in total, or a download link for video work); a description of the works (technique, date, dimensions); the signed participation form; and proof of eligibility (copy of a valid ID card or a current residence registration certificate). Paper applications are possible in exceptional cases (postmark date counts).
DeadlineSaturday, October 31, 2026
AwardThe winner receives €5,000 prize money plus a professionally built or relaunched website and exhibitions; a separate €3,000 audience prize is decided by public vote; shortlisted artists receive a production-cost allowance (amount not stated).
LocationGartow, Lower Saxony, Germany
Open toArtists in Lower Saxony
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
DisciplinesAll media
Application notesApply by email as one PDF (max 10 MB) named LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME to curator Charlotte Dreschke at c.dreschke@bz-gifhorn.de (Bildungszentrum des Landkreises Gifhorn, Freiherr-vom-Stein-Straße 24, 38518 Gifhorn; tel. 05371 9459-638). Include the signed participation form from the official call PDF (apply_url) and proof of two years' residence in the area (copy of ID card or current Meldebescheinigung). Paper submissions are accepted only in exceptional cases. The art commission shortlists artists for a group exhibition in spring 2027; the winner is announced at the exhibition opening.
Contactc.dreschke@bz-gifhorn.de
Lüneburgischer Landschaftsverband e.V.
Organization based in Uelzen