Musée de la caricature de Krems – Prix Erich Sokol

The Erich Sokol Prize, established in 2018 and awarded every five years by the Province of Lower Austria in cooperation with the Karikaturmuseum Krems, seeks contemporary positions at the intersection of drawing, satire and socio‑critical reflection. From 1 June 2026 to 31 December 2026 artists, students, graduates of artistic or graphic courses and professionally active creators aged 18 or older may submit a digital portfolio of four to ten works (max. 9 MB each). The call is open to artists worldwide; Austrian artists are excluded from the AIR Artist‑in‑Residence scholarships. Submissions are evaluated by an international expert jury and the award ceremony takes place in July 2027, followed by an exhibition at the museum until July 2028. Awards include the €11 000 SOKOL Recognition Award, the €11 000 SOKOL Main Award for Digital Caricature, the €4 000 SOKOL Advancement Award, and two AIR Artist‑in‑Residence scholarships (each €1 950, with free studio accommodation for five weeks). No application fee is required.

Monetary awards, exhibition at Karikaturmuseum Krems, two AIR Artist‑in‑Residence scholarships with studio accommodation and personal support.

Open to artists, students and graduates of artistic or graphic courses, and professional artists worldwide; minimum age 18; Austrian artists excluded from AIR scholarships; portfolio of 4‑10 works, max 9 MB each; works must be original.