BKV Prize 2021 for Young Applied Arts

Founded in 1851, the Bavarian Crafts Council (Bayerischer Kunstgewerbeverein or BKV) looks back on 160 years of history. Today, it is a professional association for the promotion of contemporary crafts with around 450 members. Located in the center of Munich, BKV maintains a forum for ARTS + CRAFTS, which consists of the “Gallery for Applied Arts” (Galerie für Angewandte Kunst) and a spacious shop with a wide range of contemporary works of art. The Bavarian Crafts Council also participates in a number of trade fairs.
 
COMPETITION
The competition is aimed specifically at young artisans who have completed their professional training and are beginning their careers. The competition is international and covers all areas of applied arts. Artisans who have not yet reached the age of 35 may participate.
 
CRITERIA
The prize is awarded to works that show unique artistic creation based on fine craftsmanship.

AWARDS
First Prize: € 3.000,- + Catalogue (German/English).
2nd Prize: € 2.000,- + Catalogue (German/English).
3rd Prize: € 1.000,- + Catalogue (German/English).
The three prize winners receive a joint catalogue (German/English) • Additionally, all prize winners will be honored with a complimentary three-year membership in the BKV.
• All works of the finalists and prize winners will be exhibited during the award ceremony at the Internationale Handwerksmesse, IHM Munich, Special Exhibition “Handwerk & Design” and afterward in the Gallery for Applied Arts (Galerie für Angewandte Kunst).

JURY
. Elena Alvarez Lutz, director and BR cultural journalist (Capriccio).
. Aloisia Fischer, freelance artist.
. Françoise Heitsch, gallery owner.
. Dr. Katharina Küster-Heise, Curator at the State Museum of Württemberg, Stuttgart.
. Birte Raff, Dipl.-Ing. (FH), Architect.
. Juliane Schölß, silversmith and BKV member.

The award ceremony will be held at the Internationale Handwerksmesse in Munich 2021.