Open call: 12th International Art Prize “Druck” (German for pressure), deadline January 31, 2027

12.11.2026

The theme: Druck

Since 2010 the gallery QQArt has been running an art prize, now international and held every second year. Each edition starts from a term in physics. This time it is “Druck”, German for pressure, in all its forms. There are no further requirements: how you interpret the term is entirely up to you.

All editions so far: 6,787 works submitted by more than 2,500 applicants from twelve countries, 439 of them exhibited.

Three categories, €600 each

Painting / Graphics

Sculpture / Installation

Photo / Video / AI

The prizes are funded by Sparkasse Hilden Ratingen Velbert. The three winners exhibit together at Galerie QQArt in 2028. A catalogue accompanies the exhibition.

How to apply

Choose up to two works of the theme.

Save them as JPG, at least 72 dpi, named Surname-FirstName-Title-Category-Material/Technique-Size. Other formats are excluded.

Send them by January 31, 2027 to kunstpreis@qqtec.art, as attachments, with category, material/technique, dimensions and your contact details. They must arrive by that date. USB stick, CD or DVD are also accepted.

Dates 2027

January 31

Deadline

February 22

Selected works published on qqtec.art

March 22

Installation at the gallery

April 4, 2 pm

Opening

April 4 to 25

Exhibition, Sundays 3 to 6 pm and by appointment

April 25, from 3 pm

Closing, prizes awarded around 4 pm

Good to know

Transport to and from the gallery is at your own risk; works go back in their original packaging. During the exhibition works are insured at the stated price. If a work sells, the gallery takes 25% commission. Only selected artists are notified.

APPLY HERE

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Open call: 12th International Art Prize “Druck” (German for pressure), deadline January 31, 2027