About the Competition
The Young Painter Prize (YPP) is one of the most prestigious annual art competitions in the Baltic states. Established in 2009, it was created to celebrate the painting medium in response to the growing prominence of digital art, with the aim of encouraging young artists who work with traditional techniques.
Initially launched in Lithuania, the competition has since expanded to include submissions from artists in Estonia and Latvia as well, fostering a vibrant and dynamic art scene in the region.
Founded by Lithuanian painter Vilmantas Marcinkevičius, YPP provides a platform for Baltic artists under the age of 30, offering them recognition and opportunities to connect with art collectors, managers, and curators.
The primary goal of the YPP is to showcase the most promising and talented young painters in the Baltics, while offering the public a chance to explore the latest works of emerging artists. It also serves as a valuable resource for art collectors, managers, and curators seeking new talent in the region.
Since 2022, in solidarity with the Ukrainian nation during its struggle against Russian aggression, YPP has also welcomed young Ukrainian artists residing in the Baltic region to submit their work.
Winner of the 2024 YPP People’s Choice Award announced
Congratulations to Laima Andrejeva (Latvia), the winner of the 2024 YPP People’s Choice Award! Her captivating artwork, titled “Wardrobe,” has resonated deeply with our visitors, earning a remarkable number of votes. As part of the prize, established by YPP sponsor Vilniaus Rotušė, Laima will host a solo exhibition at the historic Vilnius Rotušė (Vilnius Town Hall). For more information read here.
First YPP 2024 winners awarded
Congratulations to this year’s Young Painter Prize winner, Tadas (Truchill) Tručilauskas (Lithuania), and to the 2024 Luminor Prize for Youth Empowerment recipient, Matilda Kalvaitytė (Lithuania). You can still view these award-winning paintings, along with works by the other 31 finalists, at the Vilnius Picture Gallery until January 25, 2025. For more information about the winners and the award ceremony read here.
YPP 2024 finalists
The finalists of this year’s competition have been selected! You will find the full list here.
YPP 2024 jury





YPP 2024 patrons
Raila family
Ortiz family
Rasa Juodviršienė
Bajorunas/Sarnoff foundation
YPP 2024 sponsors

Congratulations to Laima Andrejeva (Latvia), the winner of the 2024 YPP People's Choice Award! Her captivating artwork, titled [...]
Congratulations to this year's Young Painter Prize winner, Tadas (Truchill) Tručilauskas (Lithuania), and to the 2024 Luminor Prize [...]
The YPP 2024 exhibition displaying all 33 finalists will take place from 12 November 2024 to 25 January [...]