Are you an artist with a connection to Aarhus? Do you dream of creating a solo exhibition in Mediebyen at the Port of Aarhus and a performative work at ARoS, as well as gaining national and international exposure for your practice? ARoS, Kunsthal Aarhus, Godsbanen, Jyllands-Posten, and Aarhus Center for Visual Art are ready to create a unique platform for your visual arts career.

Aarhus Art Prize Solopris celebrates the young visual arts scene in Aarhus. The prize aims to support young art of high artistic quality and the vibrant art scene in Aarhus.

Recently graduated visual artists who have completed their education at a Danish art academy or equivalent within the last five years can apply to be considered for the Aarhus Art Prize Solo Prize. The award is given to an artist with a connection to Aarhus. 
  
The Solo Prize includes DKK 30,000 and a one-year collaboration with the involved institutions that offer the award-winning artist:

• use of Godsbanen's workshops and guest housing by appointment
• artistic counseling and sparring on the specific artistic projects  
• talk, performance or workshop at and in collaboration with ARoS and Kunsthal Aarhus 
• exhibition project in collaboration with Jyllands-Posten's new headquarters at the Port of Aarhus 
• Visibility via social media and in the press

The exact process is organized by the award recipient together with the involved institutions, which consist of Godsbanen, Kunsthal Aarhus, Aarhus Center for Visual Art, ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum and Jyllands-Posten. 

The award recipient will have part of the production costs covered. This will be agreed upon after receiving the award.

The award recipient is selected by a jury consisting of:  
Peter Ole Pedersen, Chief Curator (Kunsthal Aarhus)
Kirstine Højmose, Director (Aarhus Center for Visual Art)
Ellen Drude Skeel Langvold, Curator (ARoS)
Marianne Grymer Bargeman, Director (Godsbanen)
Tina Bryld, Journalist (Jyllands-Posten)
Ida Schyum, Exhibition Manager (JP/Politikens Hus)
Karin Salling, Vice Chairman (Købmand Herman Sallings Fond)

In 2023, artist Mads Borre was awarded the Solo Prize, and in 2024 the award went to Tora Schultz.

The application form for the Soloprize 2025 is not yet published.

Further information:  
Ida Schyum JP/Politikens Hus: aarhusartprize@jp.dk