Awarded since 1960, the Culture Awards of the State of Lower Austria recognize major achievements and initiatives. Appreciation and Recognition Awards are awarded annually in a variety of categories. This range reflects the entirety of artistic creation in Lower Austria and demonstrates how many individuals are locally committed to promoting and preserving art.

The State Gallery of Lower Austria is the centre and home for fine artists from Lower Austria. From autumn 2022 onwards, the winners of the Culture Prize of Lower Austria will be presented as fixed annual programme positions. Works by the winners of the Appreciation Awards in the category Fine Art.

THOMAS REINHOLD AWARDED WITH THE 2022 APPRECIATION AWARD OF THE STATE OF LOWER AUSTRIA

The show offers diverse insights into the work of the painter Thomas Reinhold, winner of the 2022 Appreciation Award of the State of Lower Austria. On display will be new, never-before-seen works from the studio as well as works from the past years.

Curators: Günther Oberhollenzer, Gerda Ridler