Breda offers €5,000 and a studio to kickstart young artists' careers
Graduating art students in Breda can win a year-long studio, €5,000, and mentorship to launch their careers. The Atelier Prize supports creative talent, helping them establish professional practices in the city. Applications close May 8, 2026.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Prize | Atelier Prize (annual) |
| Awarded by | Municipality of Breda |
| Eligibility | Students or duos from St. Joost School of Art & Design |
| Prize includes | 1-year guest studio, €5,000 work budget, mentorship, and network access |
| Studio location | CLIB building Electron, Breda |
| Duration | September 1, 2026 – September 1, 2027 |
| Application deadline | May 8, 2026 |
| Jury presentation | May 29, 2026 (shortlisted candidates) |
| Jury members | Representatives from St. Joost, Breda municipality, and 2025 winner |
| Application link | Apply here |
The municipality of Breda plays a key role in fostering local cultural and creative industries by providing targeted support to emerging artists. This initiative aligns with its broader cultural policy to retain talent and stimulate entrepreneurship in the region.
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Win a guest studio and a €5,000 work budget
The municipality of Breda awards the Atelier Prize annually to the most enterprising student or student duo from St. Joost School of Art & Design. The winner receives, after graduation, the opportunity to use a guest studio in the CLIB building Electron for one year, a work budget of €5,000, and guidance as a starting entrepreneur.
The Atelier Prize provides young, creative talent with tailored support for a flying start in Breda after graduation. This aligns seamlessly with the municipality’s cultural policy. In addition to the studio managed by CLIB and the work budget, the winner can expect personal guidance on artistic and business aspects when setting up their own professional practice, as well as access to the network of cultural and creative organizations in the city. The studio is available from September 1, 2026, to September 1, 2027.
Registration
Registration is open until May 8, 2026. When applying, you must include a motivation letter explaining:
- How winning this prize will contribute to your further development as an artist.
- How your enterprising attitude is reflected and how you plan to further develop your entrepreneurship.
- Your connection to Breda and how you intend to strengthen it further.
- Your plans if you win the prize.
The winner is expected to be regularly present in the studio. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to present their motivation in person to the jury on May 29. The jury consists of representatives from St. Joost School of Art & Design, the municipality of Breda, and the winner of the 2025 Atelier Prize.