BBA

EARLYBIRD OPEN CALL

The Artist Prize For All Artists Worldwide

OPEN CALL CRITERIA

Open call to all artists
  • Anyone 18+ can apply - all mediums are welcome
  • Submit up to 6 artworks - this entitles you to be eligible for the long and shortlist and show your art at our exclusive exhibition in Berlin.
  • No restrictions on experience or social / educational background.
All themes welcome - A jury votes

Visual excellence, storytelling, conceptual thinking, technical craftsmanship, subject depth, and understanding – these are just a few aspects that our jury of industry professionals will take into consideration. Whether you are a seasoned artist with an existing track-record, a promising talent starting your journey, or simply enthusiastic about art, the BBA Artist Prize 2026 is a great opportunity to show your work.

Exhibition date: During Gallery Weekend Berlin end of April / start of May 2026

ENTER TODAY, UPLOAD LATER

MADE SIMPLE TO SUBMIT

39€

EARLYBIRD TICKET

OPEN CALL

MADE SIMPLE TO SUBMIT

After your payment, you'll be asked for:


  • Name, address, contact info, website
  • Statement (300 words max.)
  • CV + Exhibitions List
  • Artwork info (Title, medium, size, edition, year of creation)
  • Submit up to 5 images, 3MB each

Upload anytime before 24. November 2025 deadline.

You'll get an email link to login and get seen.

Read terms & conditions

Catch a glimpse of previous years

IT'S A COMPETITION AND WE'RE AWARDING

BBA Photography Prize

BBA

ARTIST

PRIZE 2026

1. PRIZE

1000€

Artsy Profile

Solo Exhibition at BBA Gallery

Online Promotion, Incl. Newsletter, Press, Socials

2. PRIZE

700€

Artsy Profile

Online Promotion, Incl. Newsletter, Press, Socials

3. PRIZE

500€

Artsy Profile

Online Promotion, Incl. Newsletter, Press, Socials

AUDIENCE AWARD

300€

Artsy Profile

Online Promotion, Incl. Newsletter, Press, Socials

Earlybird Fee: €39.00

ENTER NOW

2026 JURY BOARD MEMBERS

Christian Bracht

Christian Bracht

Media-Entrepreneur and publisher of SLEEK, Berlin

Vishal Shah

Vishal Shah

BBA Gallery managing & Creative director. Multidisciplinary artist

Renata Kudlacek

Renata Kudlacek

Director BBA Gallery, Curator, artist & art lecturer

Ute Edda Hammer

Ute Edda Hammer

Jury Moderator for the BBA Artist Prize 2026. Art Historian & Culture management

BBA
BBA

NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION

Keep informed about all BBA opportunities and open calls.

Choose your subscriptions*

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in our newsletter.

PREVIOUS 1. PRIZE WINNERS

YEAR
PRIZE
WINNER
MORE INFO
2025
1. Prize
Chung-Kun Wang, Taiwan

Chung-Kun Wang, Taiwan

In 2025, 1st Prize was awarded to Chung-Kun Wang from Taiwan for his kinetic sculpture and sound installations. His practice centres on the transformation of abstract sound into tactile, spacial experiences incorporating breath, light and motion.

BBA
2024
1. Prize
Dominik Adamec, Czech Republic

Dominik Adamec, Czech Republic

In 2024, 1st Prize was awarded to Dominik Adamec from the Czech Republic for his sculptural works.

BBA
2023
1. Prize
László Máthé, Romania

László Máthé, Romania

In 2023, 1st Prize was awarded to László Máthé from Romania. His paintings are focused on psychological subjects as he uses his art as a playground of his subconscious. He is fascinated by human anatomy and by the classic painting representations which are used in almost all of his works.

BBA
2022
1. Prize
Katarina Kudelova, France

Katarina Kudelova, France

In 2022, 1st Prize was awarded to Katarina Kudelova from France for her explosive work which explore questions relating to life and death, destiny, and fragility.

BBA
2021
1. Prize
Sven Windszus, Germany

Sven Windszus, Germany

In 2021, 1st Prize was awarded to Sven Windszus from Germany for his interactive digital art works that make you question everything.

BBA
2020
1. Prize
Ming Lu, China

Ming Lu, China

In 2020, 1st Prize was awarded to Ming Lu from China for her works which play on the tension between contemporary art and traditional Chinese craftmanship.

BBA
2019
1. Prize
Tanmaya Bingham, USA

Tanmaya Bingham, USA

In 2019, 1st Prize was awarded to Tanmaya Bingham from USA for her work which illustrate how the unfamiliar and other worldy cosmos can converge with the familiar and earthly garden.

BBA