Young Generation Art Award 2026 - Degussa & Monopol
€10,000 art award for emerging artists under 35, with finalists receiving €3,000 each. Includes exhibition opportunities in Berlin.
The Young Generation Art Award is a prestigious prize offered by Degussa Goldhandel in collaboration with art magazine Monopol, now in its second year. This competition is specifically designed to support emerging artists aged 35 and under in the early stages of their careers. The award aims to nurture and guide young talent as they enter the professional art world. After receiving 400 submissions for the 2026 edition, five finalists have been selected by an expert jury comprising Yilmaz Dziewior (Director of Museum Ludwig, Cologne), Maya Heckelmann (curator at Degussa), and Elke Buhr (Editor-in-Chief of Monopol). The winner receives €10,000, while each finalist receives €3,000. Selected artworks will be featured in a curated exhibition at the Degussa branch at Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin. The finalists will be announced during Frieze London's opening reception on October 15, 2025. This award represents a significant opportunity for emerging artists to gain recognition, financial support, and exhibition experience in both London and Berlin art scenes.
Submission Guidelines
Open to artists aged 35 and under. Specific submission requirements and materials needed are not detailed in the available content.
How to Apply
1. Step 1: Contact Degussa via the provided email for detailed submission guidelines and application process
2. Step 2: Prepare portfolio materials meeting the competition requirements for artists under 35
3. Step 3: Monitor announcement of 2027 application opening and submit work within the specified deadline
Application & Contact
Contact: Andrea Haener, email: presse@degussa.com, Degussa Holding AG, Oberneuhofstrasse 12, 6340 Baar, Switzerland
Source: https://www.businessmole.com/frieze-london-2025-welcomes-degussa-goldhandel-and-the-second-year-of-the-young-generation-art-award/