Kaufbeurer Künstler Stiftung
About the funder
The Kaufbeuren Artists Foundation is a private non-profit foundation based in Kaufbeuren. It promotes and mediates contemporary art from the region and supports especially young and established artists in the fields of painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, graphic arts, new media, and design. Regular programs include exhibitions such as the biennial "Blick Fang" held at the Kunsthaus Kaufbeuren, the Höger Memorial Prize for regional artists, as well as project and catalog funding for graduates of the State Vocational School for Glass and Jewelry Kaufbeuren-Neugablonz.
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Mission & Vision
The Kaufbeurer Künstler Stiftung aims to strengthen artistic diversity and creativity in Kaufbeuren and its surroundings. Through exhibitions, awards, and financial support programs, it offers artists platforms for the presentation and publication of their works. The foundation views art as a driving force for cultural identity and is committed to initiating innovative projects that sustainably connect art and the public.
Target groups
The funding opportunities of the Kaufbeurer Künstler Stiftung are aimed at artists of all disciplines who are rooted in Kaufbeuren and the surrounding region. Support is particularly provided to young graduates of the State Vocational School for Glass and Jewelry as well as all visual artists who distinguish themselves through exhibitions, publications, or innovative concepts. The goal is to strengthen the regional art scene and to facilitate artists' entry into the professional presentation of their work.