UNIQA Art Prize 2026 – 15,000 euros for Academy graduates
In cooperation with UNIQA, the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna is awarding the UNIQA Art Prize for the second time. The EUR 15,000 prize for emerging artists is aimed at graduates of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna and was established in 2024.
The prize is awarded every two years. In addition to the prize money, the UNIQA Art Prize offers the opportunity to exhibit in the UNIQA Tower in Vienna. The exhibition of the prize winners is planned for January 2027.
The call for applications runs until May 25, 2026, and is open to graduates of Fine Arts programs from the classes of 2021 to 2026. The selection will be made by a jury of experts consisting of two representatives each from the Academy and UNIQA, as well as one external juror.