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!
Finalists of the KAF Young Art Prize 2026 are eligible for a range of Special Prizes funded by the competition’s partner institutions:
Municipal Art Gallery in Częstochowa – Director’s Prize in the form of a solo exhibition in 2027
iMal (Brussels) – a hybrid art center and digital arts laboratory, offering one finalist the opportunity to present their work
GRID Art Hub (Gdańsk) – an independent creative space offering an artistic residency in 2027
Petrohradská kolektiv (Prague) – an interdisciplinary platform that will host one finalist for a residency in 2027