OVERVIEW

The KAF Young Prize 2026 is an international art competition hosted by the Krupa Art Foundation, based in Wrocław, Poland. It offers emerging artists a platform to develop and present their work, culminating in a final exhibition at the Foundation’s gallery in autumn 2026.

This edition expands the competition to include three categories:

• Painting
• Digital art
• Sculpture & installation.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Open to artists from any country (no nationality restriction).
• Open to students and graduates of art schools, as well as early-career creators aiming to push boundaries and experiment with contemporary practices.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Applications open 1 January 2026 and close on 31 March 2026 (23:59 CET).
• Submit your work via the online form provided by the Krupa Art Foundation’s competition page.
• You’ll select your category (Painting, Digital art, or Sculpture & installation) and upload images and details of the work(s) you wish to submit.

BENEFITS

• Three equal main prizes: €12,000 each — awarded to three winners chosen by the jury.
• Exhibition fees (honorariums): All other finalists receive an exhibition participation fee.
• Work by finalists will be showcased in a final exhibition at the Krupa Art Foundation gallery in Wrocław, Poland (Autumn 2026).
• Media partners for the 2026 edition include Polityka and Mint Magazine.

DATES AND DEADLINES

Application Open: 1 January 2026

Application Deadline: 31 March 2026 (23:59 CET)

Final Exhibition: Autumn 2026 at Krupa Art Foundation, Wrocław, Poland.