2nd Artplaner Prize 2026 — International Postcard Art Competition
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| Entry Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| General entry | Free |
Prizes
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| Award | Prize |
|---|---|
| Prize | 300 EUR |
About This Competition
About this opportunity
The second Artplaner Prize welcomes artists worldwide to send a postcard-sized original artwork by post to Wismar, Germany. Drawings, paintings, linocuts and photography are accepted. Political or religious motifs are excluded. Entry is free but postal delivery is at the artist’s expense. First prize €300, second €200, third €100, fourth €75, fifth €50; top 30 works exhibited in spring 2027. Important: artists keep copyright, but ownership of each submitted original passes to Artplaner as a gift. The organizer may sell the original and use sale proceeds for its own projects. Entries must be received by the published closing date; allow sufficient international shipping time.
Deadline
2026-11-30
Eligibility
Artists from any country; submit original artwork in postcard format, maximum 210 × 148 mm and 5 mm thickness; exclude political or religious motifs
Entry fee
Free entry. See the additional obligations below.
Prize
Top prize EUR 300. See organizer rules for all awards and conditions.
Requirements and how to enter
Mail original postcard-format art to Artplaner UG, Galerie Lächelt, Schweinsbrücke 11, 23966 Wismar, Germany. Include name, country and email on the postcard. No entry fee, but artist pays postage. Artwork ownership transfers to Artplaner without payment and sale proceeds fund Artplaner projects. Organizer states deadline 30 November 2026 23:59 Berlin time.
Official organizer rules and application details
Frequently asked questions
Can international artists apply?
Artists from any country; submit original artwork in postcard format, maximum 210 × 148 mm and 5 mm thickness; exclude political or religious motifs
Is there an entry fee?
No application fee; read the requirements for postage, artwork transfer or production obligations.
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Artists worldwide; original postcard art max 210 × 148 mm, 5 mm thick; physical mail required
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Free entry; pay postage. Send original artwork to Galerie Lächelt, Schweinsbrücke 11, 23966 Wismar, Germany. Ownership of submitted artwork transfers to organizer as a gift, while copyright stays with artist. Deadline November 30, 2026, 23:59 Berlin time.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who can enter this competition?
Artists worldwide; original postcard art max 210 × 148 mm, 5 mm thick; physical mail required
What is the submission deadline?
November 30, 2026.
Is the competition free to enter?
Entry is listed as Free.
Is this competition online or offline?
The competition mode is listed as Offline.
What prize is offered?
The listed prize information is: Cash — EUR 300.
Where can I find the official entry instructions?
Use the official entry link near the top of this page.
What should I check before submitting?
Free entry; pay postage. Send original artwork to Galerie Lächelt, Schweinsbrücke 11, 23966 Wismar, Germany. Ownership of submitted artwork transfers to organizer as a gift, while copyright stays with artist. Deadline November 30, 2026, 23:59 Berlin time.
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