Robert Jacobsen Prize of the Würth Foundation

The Robert Jacobsen Prize of the Würth Foundation has honored outstanding artistic positions in the field of contemporary sculpture for years. With an endowment of €50,000, the award sends a clear signal about the significance of sculpture as an independent form of expression. The aim is to promote innovative sculptors nationwide and publicly recognize their work. The award ceremony simultaneously provides a platform for experiments in the classical mediums such as bronze, stone, or wood, while addressing a wide range of thematic approaches. Through the reputation of the Würth Foundation, the awarded artists gain a valuable platform to set new impulses and sustainably strengthen their artistic practice.

Eligible to apply are private individuals active in Germany who already demonstrate a distinctive body of work. The jury’s decision particularly considers the quality of the artistic output, originality and craftsmanship, as well as relevance in the field of sculpture. The prize appeals to professionalism as well as experimental freedom and honors positions that further develop the medium of sculpture. In addition to the prize money, the award offers publicity that opens access for the laureates to new exhibition formats and networks in art and culture.