Culture prices 2025: Apply now for art and creativity!

Culture prices 2025: Apply now for art and creativity!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - The state of Lower Austria also stimulated the art scene in 2025 with the annual allocation of renowned cultural prices that set a strong statement for creativity and innovation. Since today, March 3, until April 4, 2025, artists have been called to submit their outstanding works from various disciplines. Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner emphasizes that these cultural prices have been an important part of the cultural exchange since 1960 that promotes creative visions and recognizes significant achievements. Prize winners receive a approval price of 13,000 euros and two recognition prices of 6,000 euros each in the categories such as visual arts, performing art, literature and many more. The focus is particularly on the special price for exhibition design that rewardes innovative and barrier -free concepts to address a wide audience.

Participation is intended for cultural workers who live in Lower Austria or enrich their works the cultural identity of the country. The submitted works must come from the past two years or represent ongoing projects that convince with originality and artistic quality. The winners are selected by juries in the different categories. The ceremony will take place on October 23, 2025 in the St. Pölten Festival House, such as noe.gv.at reported.

diverse works of art and projects

Another remarkable aspect of the Lower Austrian cultural scene is the great variety of works of art that are created by local artists. These range from drawings to oil paintings to innovative installations. One example is the work "Sonata" by Bazant-Hegemark Christian from 2010, which is offered for 8,000 euros. Another artist, Fräditsch Richard, offers impressive oil painting for 12,000 euros. Many of these works, such as the unique community work by Clemens Fürtler and Moritz Friedel, show the dynamic and experimental nature of contemporary art in the region. These initiatives and works of art reflect the strong cultural pulse of Lower Austria and are part of a creative exchange that works beyond the national borders, such as ots.at