Art Prize 2025: Sinfonietta Dresden inspires with 10,000 euros

Art Prize 2025: Sinfonietta Dresden inspires with 10,000 euros

What kind of feast of the arts is imminent! On Monday, June 23, 2025, in the festive framework of the Festival House Hellerau - European Center of the Arts The art prize of the state capital Dresden. Mayor Dirk Hilbert will have the honor of excluding the main prize of 10,000 euros and two further funding prices.

This year the art prize goes to the Sinfonietta Dresden , a self -organized chamber orchestra that draws attention to itself with over 100 premieres and innovative concert series. The orchestra particularly brings works from Eastern Europe and the partner cities in Dresden, and thus contributes significantly to the city's cultural diversity. On the occasion of the award ceremony, these two compositional star hours are presented: "Centrifuga" by Doina Rotarus and "Damar" by Darija Andovskas, under the direction of Judith Kubitz with around 20 musicians.

excellent talents and creative minds

The jury, active on behalf of the city council, also distributed the funding prices - they go to the Kunstverein Dresden e. V. and the dance company Miller de Nobili . The Kunstverein is recognized for its curatorial profile and its commitment in the promotion of young international contemporary art. In particular, the jury praised the various conversation formats, readings and workshops.

The dance company Miller de Nobili , which has been drawn to innovative choreographies since its foundation in 2020, the jury was also convincing. Their performance of an excerpt from "there was still time" showed an impressive choreographic precision and emotional depth - a real treat for all dance lovers!

historical commitment of the city

The city of Dresden has been awarding the art prize annually since 1993 and up to two funding prices with the aim of supporting the local art scene and promoting creative talents. With an increase in prize money, which was decided in November 2024, the art prize is increased from 7,000 euros to 10,000 euros. This underlines the city's commitment to its art scene and the promotion of prospective artists.

By cooperation with the Arras Foundation , the award winners can also benefit from scholarships of 2,500 euros each. By October 31, 2024, 51 suggestions for the awards were submitted, which shows that a living and active art scene blooms in Dresden.

in the Festspielhaus Hellerau, which has been valued for its open architecture and its diverse possibilities for years, the award ceremony takes place in an atmosphere that promotes creativity and expressiveness. The artistic contributions will impressively demonstrate the diversity of the free scene in dance, visual art and music.

We can look forward to the celebration of creativity and the exchange of ideas that make this event an indispensable part of the Dresden cultural landscape. Mark June 23 in your calendar - this will be an evening that makes the hearts of art lovers beat faster!