# Praemium Imperiale art awards announcement

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/praemium-imperiale-art-awards-announcement
> Updated: 2026-09-05T12:32:29.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The 37th edition of the Praemium Imperiale, an international art award established by the Japan Art Association, is scheduled to announce its winners on September 8 in Rome. The announcement will be held simultaneously in Tokyo, Berlin, London, New York, and Paris.

The awards recognize excellence in five fields: painting, sculpture, architecture, music, and theater/cinema. Winners receive a gold medal and 15 million yen. The ceremony will also name the recipient of the Praemium Imperiale 2026 Scholarship for Young Artists. Founded in 1988, the prize aims to promote art as a universal language for peace.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: International arts and science awards announce major updates

Major international awards ceremonies are approaching, including the announcement of the Praemium Imperiale arts winners in Rome and the relocation of the Ig Nobel Prize ceremony to Zurich.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/international-arts-and-science-awards-announce-major-updates

### 2026-08-26: Praemium Imperiale to announce 37th edition winners in Rome

The 37th Praemium Imperiale art awards will announce winners in painting, sculpture, architecture, music, and theater/cinema on September 8 in Rome and other global cities.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/praemium-imperiale-to-announce-37th-edition-winners-in-rome

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