The Aarhus Art Prize supports talented young artists who have made a distinctive contribution to artistic life in the city. It is intended to attract and maintain a pool of artistic talent, and to strengthen the position of Aarhus as a dynamic, cultural city.
Since its inception in 2018, the Aarhus Art Prize has been funded by Kunsthal Aarhus, ARoS and Godsbanen. In 2023, they were joined by Jyllands-Posten and Aarhus Billedkunstcenter, and the award has been expanded so that it now consists of two prizes.

The first is the Talent Prize. This will be awarded yearly to a student graduating from the Jutland Art Academy to an individual who has produced work of particular distinction. It will be presented at the annual graduation exhibition and consists of a prize of 30’000 DKK, along with an invitation to hold a public talk at Kunsthal Aarhus.

The second is the Solo Prize. This will be given to a former graduate of a Danish art academy (or an equivalent academy) who, within the five years since their graduation, has produced novel work which has left a special mark on Aarhus. In addition to a prize of 30’000 DKK, the award also offers the artist a year's collaboration with the institutions involved.

The recipients of the awards are chosen by a panel. Each year, an external judge is also invited.

More information on the Solo Prize here.