Future Generation Art Prize deadline extended

The PinchukArtCentre extended its application procedure for the Future Generation Art Prize till July 19, 2026 to offer the opportunity to all artists throughout the world to take part in the 8th edition of the biannual global contemporary art prize. All artists aged 35 or younger from anywhere in the world, working in any medium are invited to apply. Entries can be submitted online via the following link.

A highly respected selection committee appointed by a distinguished international jury reviews every application and nominates 20 artists for the shortlist. The winner of the PinchukArtCentre Prize automatically becomes the 21st nominee. These artists will be commissioned to create new works on view in exhibition at the PinchukArtCentre in Kyiv.

The main prize winner receives USD 100,000 split between a USD 60,000 cash prize and a USD 40,000 investment in their practice. A further USD 20,000 is awarded as a special prize/s between up to five artists at the discretion of the jury for supporting projects that develop their artistic practice. 

A major contribution to the open participation of younger artists in the dynamic cultural development of societies in global transition, the Prize has supported the artistic development and production of new works of over 100 artists in exhibitions at the PinchukArtCentre in Kyiv and la Biennale di Venezia. Alongside an open call, a global network of partner platforms and special correspondents work as ambassadors to encourage artists to apply for the prize. 

The Future Generation Art Prize is widely acknowledged as a springboard for emerging talent. Lynette Yiadom Boakye won the Prize in 2012, before going on to be shortlisted for the Turner Prize and a highly successful solo show at the Serpentine Gallery in London in 2015. The winner of the first edition of the Prize, Cinthia Marcelle, represented Brazil at the 57th Venice Biennale in 2017. Previous main prize winners also include Dineo Seshee Bopape, winning in 2017, who represented South Africa at the 58th Venice Biennale in 2019. See past winners of the prize here.  

Ashfika Rahman, the winner of the Future Generation Art Prize 2024, shares her experience of participating:

“Participating in the Future Generation Art Prize has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my artistic journey. It is not simply a moment of recognition, but an ongoing form of support that encourages artists to think beyond boundaries — intellectually, geographically, and imaginatively.

What makes this platform truly distinctive is its long-term commitment not only to individual artists, but also to a wider community of practitioners who continue to grow alongside one another. It creates a space for dialogue, exchange, and sustained artistic development.”

Jury
A distinguished international jury determines the main prize and special prizes winners during the Future Generation Art Prize exhibition at the PinchukArtCentre. They will award the prizes at the Future Generation Art Prize 2027 Award Ceremony in spring 2027.

Selection committee
Seven outstanding experts, each one appointed by one of the jury members, will review every application and will nominate 20 artists for the shortlist.

Calendar
Applications accepted: May 11–July 19, 2026 (extended)
Jury and selection committee: TBA
Shortlist announcement: September 14, 2026
Exhibition of shortlisted artists at PinchukArtCentre: spring 2027
Future Generation Art Prize 2027 award ceremony: spring 2027

Board and artist patrons of the prize:
Victor Pinchuk (Chairman), businessman and philanthropist
Richard Armstrong, director, Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and Museum, USA
Eli Broad, founder, The Broad Foundations, USA
Andreas Gursky, patron artist, Germany
Damien Hirst, patron artist, UK
Dakis Joannou, founder, DESTE Foundation for Contemporary Art, Greece
Sir Elton John, founder, Elton John AIDS Foundation and Sir Elton John Photography Collection, UK
Jeff Koons, patron artist, USA 
Glenn D. Lowry, director, The Museum of Modern Art New York, USA
Takashi Murakami, patron artist, Japan
Alfred Pacquement, former director of Musée National d'Art Moderne, Centre Georges Pompidou, France
Miuccia Prada, founder, Fondazione Prada, Italy

Contact: press@pinchukartcentre.org
https://futuregenerationartprize.org/