The 3rd Art Prize in the Karlsruhe Technology Region is titled „Utopia: Work(s) in 2050“ and is a media-open, interdisciplinary art competition. The award will be presented in the summer of 2027 and is aimed particularly at artists and collectives working in performance, multimedia, or cross-genre formats. The competition takes place in two stages: In stage 1, artists submit concepts, from which the jury selects the most compelling works. These selected artists then realize their projects and present them in the prize winners’ exhibition (stage 2). The first three prizes are €12,000, €8,000, and €5,000.⁠ ⁠The TRK supports the production of the artworks by covering costs related to production, transport, and exhibition. Original works remain with the artists, while digital copies become the property of the TRK.

Who can apply?

• Artists born in, living in, or trained/studying in the TRK

• Artists under 40 years of age

• Students at state art academies or state-recognized independent art institutions within the TRK

• Professionally trained artists or those with verifiable multi-year artistic activity

• All artistic media are eligible, particularly performance, dance, theater, and media art; collaborations are possible

How to apply?

• Submission of an artistic concept (max. 2 A4 pages), including technique and media; visual enrichment is recommended

• Selected works must be available for the exhibition, with digital copies transferred to the TRK

• Presentation must be self-assembled and, if needed, operable via a single on/off switch

Application deadline: April 24, 2026

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