KAF Young Art Prize 2026: No-Clip Dwelling. Award Ceremony on 6 November

The finalists’ exhibition of the second edition of KAF Young Art Prize opens at Krupa Art Foundation in Wrocław on 7 November 2026. Curated by Natalia Barczyńska and Monika Łuszpak-Skiba, No-Clip Dwelling presents works by 32 artists selected from 1,668 submissions from 38 countries. The three winners, each receiving €12,000 gross, will be announced at the award ceremony on 6 November 2026. →

Finalists Announced!

We are delighted to present the finalists of the competition.

Following a thorough evaluation of the shortlisted submissions, the jury has selected 32 finalist projects that will be presented at the KAF Young Art Prize Final Exhibition. →

Shortlist Announced!

We are delighted to present the shortlist of 145 submissions selected for the next stage of the competition. →

Open Call is closed!

1,690 submissions for the KAF Young Art Prize open call! →

Special Prizes – Partners of KAF Young Art Prize 2026

Finalists of the KAF Young Art Prize 2026 gain access to an international network of contemporary art institutions that, through Special Prizes, support artistic development, mobility, and the presentation of work in new contexts. Apply now! →

Meet the Pre-Selection Committee!

There’s still time to submit your application — the deadline is March 31. Today, we’re introducing the four-member pre-selection committee responsible for reviewing submissions and selecting the artists who will advance to the final stage of this year’s competition. →

Meet our jury!

There’s still time to apply - submissions are open until March 31. Today we would like to introduce the six-member jury who will select the artists invited to the final stage of this year’s competition. →

The call is now open

The second edition of the competition has begun! Entries can be submitted until 31 March, and three winners selected by the jury will receive €12,000 each. →

The announcement

Krupa Art Foundation is proud to launch the new edition of the KAF Young Art Prize, an international competition dedicated to emerging artists. This initiative reflects the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to nurturing and supporting contemporary artistic talent. →