Outstanding Artist Award
The Outstanding Artist Award for Experimental Fashion Design honors groundbreaking and innovative positions.
It focuses on conceptual approaches, inquiries, and aesthetics that contribute to the advancement of contemporary fashion creation and discourse in Austria and beyond.
Prize Money
EUR 10.000,-
For Consultation & Inquiries
Dalma Monori
+43 660 440 0027
Funded talents
Who is the Outstanding Artist Award aimed at?
- The Outstanding Artist Award is aimed at mid-career designers working in the fields of Ready-To-Wear, Couture, and/or Accessories, whose work is characterized by a unique degree of artistic independence and an exceptionally innovative component.
- The award winner should already have a significant body of work that has been internationally recognized.
„I did not expect it at all, so I was even more delighted! And the presentation at the MAK was great!“
Mühlbauer Hutmanufaktur seit 1903
The independent jury is appointed by the Austrian Fashion Association. The previous year’s winner is part of the jury.
Collection of the jury’s proposals.
Jury session and decision-making, as well as informing the award winner.
Announcement and award presentation at the annual Austrian Fashion Awards.
Endowment of EUR 10,000,- as recognition of outstanding artistic achievements to date and to support further artistic endeavors.
The award is granted based on recommendations and nominations by an independent national jury. It is not possible to apply for the Outstanding Artist Award.
„The Outstanding Artist Award was a great recognition of our work by the Austrian government and has encouraged us in our path!“
Wendy Jim