Hošek Contemporary Prize 2026

Despite the current situation of our venue being unclear, we would like to move forward with our annual prize and award three artists with an opportunity to exhibit or perform at our gallery:

 

1st prize: 1700 € for an exhibition OR performance for up to 3 weeks 

2nd prize: 1500 € for an exhibition OR performance for up to 2 weeks 

3rd prize: 1300 € for an exhibition OR performance for up to 1 week 

 

The application (maximum five pages) should include the following: 

-proposal for a site-specific exhibition or performance with visualisations 

-short artist statement and CV -budget (if it exceeds the value of the prize, please include a proof of external funding) 

-preferred dates​ The proposed production must be a new body of work/premiere. 

 

We will not consider traveling exhibitions or repetitions of a previously presented performance. The project has to be realised between March-November 2026. Artists are welcome to use our 100 m2 performance space (capacity of 70 people sitting) suitable for dance, theatre and music OR the 150 m2 exhibition space. ​ 

 

Deadline: Tuesday December 16, 2025 

Results: Tuesday December 23, 2025 

Please send your proposal to info@hosekcontemporary.com