Neuköllner Kunstpreis 2026

With its many studios and art spaces, Neukölln is a vibrant and important hub of the contemporary art scene. The Department of Culture honors this with the annual presentation of the Neuköllner Kunstpreis. In cooperation with the Kulturnetzwerk Neukölln e. V. and the STADT UND LAND housing association, outstanding artists from Neukölln are awarded a total of 6,000 euros (1st Prize: 3,000 euros, 2nd Prize: 2,000 euros, 3rd Prize: 1,000 euros). STADT UND LAND also awards a special purchase prize.

A group exhibition at the Galerie im Saalbau presents the works of the artists nominated by a five-member professional jury, offering visitors an authentic insight into the diversity and quality of artistic production in Neukölln.

Nominated for Neuköllner Kunstpreis 2027 are: Ren Loren Britton, Janaye Brown, Ximena Ferrer Pizzaro, Leonie Hennicke, Suah Im, Franzis Kabisch, Shira Orion und Aline Schwörer.

The Neukölln Art Prize 2027 will be presented at a festive ceremony held at Heimathafen Neukölln on 29 January 2027 at 7 pm.

The jury members are:

• Sven Beckstette (Curator, Hamburger Bahnhof – National Gallery of Contemporary Art)
• Yolanda Kaddu-Mulindwa (Director of the Municipal Galleries Neukölln)
• Selma Köran (Artist and winner of the Neukölln Art Prize 2026)
• Ceren Saner (Artist and winner of the Neukölln Art Prize 2024)
• Laura Helena Wurth (Art critic and writer)

Exhibition from January 30 to April 11, 2027
Exhibition Opening: 29 January 2027, 6 pm

Curated by Lena Fließbach & Margarita Hermannn