The MenART Academy Honours Outstanding Basic Art School Teachers
Published: 30. april 2026
“Behind every successful artist stands at least one enlightened teacher.” This motto of the MenART Academy, which the Karel Komárek Family Foundation partners with, captures its long term approach to developing young talents as well as their teachers. In line with the Foundation’s values, the Academy aims to nurture gifted students while also bringing new impulses and inspiration to their teachers’ work.
Each year, the MenART Award recognises exceptional teachers at basic art schools, specifically those who significantly influence their students’ artistic and personal development. As the patron of the piano section, the Karel Komárek Family Foundation proudly shares the philosophy of the MenART Academy.
Past and future awardees are united by an emphasis on an individual approach, the ability to create a safe and stimulating environment, and guiding students towards independent thinking and creation. Their focus is not only on technical skill, but on personal growth, a relationship with art, and the ability to find one’s own path.
„The MenART Award for an outstanding basic art school teacher highlights the exceptional approach of teachers we have had the honour to meet. They see their work as a calling, they accompany their students, and they open the world of art to them for their future life journey. Their teaching gives the younger generation the courage to create and is deeply inspiring“
Director of the MenART Academy
Five awardees will receive a financial prize of CZK 25,000 and an original award in the form of a light up book. The awards will be presented at the opening of the 9th year of the MenART Academy on Saturday 22 August 2026 at the Reduta of the Moravian Philharmonic in Olomouc.
Read interviews with the MenART Award laureates.
About the MenART Academy
Since its launch, the MenART Academy has supported hundreds of young talents and their teachers. Many alumni continue their studies at arts schools in the Czech Republic and abroad and go on to professional careers. The long term model shows that systematic support of the teacher student relationship has a major impact on the quality of arts education.
More information about the MenART Academy.
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