DIE KLEINE (The little One) 2025

DIE KLEINE is the final exhibition of the art competition for primary schools, which has been organised annually by the Kunstpalast since 2019. All primary schools from Düsseldorf and the surrounding area can take part. The aim is to open up creative expression opportunities for children and familiarise them with the museum as an extracurricular place of learning.

The competition theme for 2025 is: ‘Together we are strong! – Friendship and community’. Around 2,100 children from 80 school classes have created impressive works of art with great imagination and team spirit – from pictures, collages and objects to photos and films. All contributions will be presented at the Kunstpalast from May. Two prizes will also be awarded this year. The audience prize will go to the work with the most votes from visitors, while the ‘Kunstpreis DIE KLEINE’ will be awarded by a jury of experts. Both prizes are endowed with 1,000 euros each for a joint class excursion. The award ceremony will take place in Düsseldorf City Hall.

A high-quality catalogue with all the works on display will also be published to accompany the exhibition. Each participating child will receive their own copy.
Admission is free.

DIE KLEINE is under the patronage of Lord Mayor Dr Stephan Keller.
Curator: Friederike van Delden, Kunstpalast