Lungau artist Dominik Louda wins 12,000 euros scholarship!

Lungau artist Dominik Louda wins 12,000 euros scholarship!

In the art scene of Salzburg, there is reason to celebrate! Dominik Louda, a 39-year-old artist from Tamsweg, receives the annual scholarship for fine arts 2025, which is endowed with 12,000 euros. This reports Meindezirk.at . Louda was selected from 28 submissions by a jury who is composed of the renowned artist Franziska Heubacher, the artist Annelies Senfter and the artist Thomas Hörl.

The jury justified its choice with the "high picturesque quality" of its works and the "reflected examination of contemporary topics". According to the jury, his intensive preoccupation with modern architectural motifs gives his work a characteristic depth and aesthetic clarity. Deputy Governor Stefan Schnöll emphasized that the scholarship offered an excellent opportunity to promote art talents in the country.

artistic roots and further education

Dominik Louda was born in Tamsweg in 1985 and studied at the renowned Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, including Hubert Schmalix. In addition, he gained international experience through studying abroad at the Royal Danish Art Academy in Copenhagen as well as by participating in an “Artist Residency Program” in Tbilis, Georgia. In 2019. His works were not only exhibited in local galleries, but also in cities such as Vienna, Copenhagen and Beijing, which made him a name in the international art scene.

The annual scholarship of the state of Salzburg specifically promotes artists: inside from the field of visual art, whereby the focus is on contemporary art. According to Salzburg.gv.at , not only individual artists or projects are supported, but also annual programs of associations and institutions that contribute to the cultural landscape of Salzburg.

perspectives for the future

A total of 32 state grants in Austria are currently available in the areas of visual arts, photography and media art, with a total volume of 20 scholarships for fine arts. These scholarships recognize outstanding artistic achievements and promote artistic work for 12 months. Information on this can be accessed on the website of Camera-austria.at where the application details and deadline can also be found.

For Dominik Louda, 2025 means an exciting challenge to further develop his work and put his visions into practice. The support from the scholarship will certainly help him to set even greater accents in the visual art and to expand his perspectives. The art landscape of Salzburg can look forward to what will come next!