Danube Art Master Competition 2025: International Winners Announced

The award ceremony honoured the international winners in each competition category, with Susanne Brandstetter, Chairperson of the ICPDR’s Public Participation Expert Group, presenting the awards. She praised the imagination and dedication of the participants, saying, “Year after year, these young artists show us that the Danube is more than a river; it is a shared future. Their creativity and care for the environment remind us that protecting our waters is not only urgent but deeply meaningful. The younger generation is already leading the way.”

Held under the theme “Our Danube, Our Future,” the 2025 competition invited children and teenagers from across the Danube River Basin to reflect on their local rivers and express their visions for a sustainable future. Using natural and recycled materials, photography, video, and other media, participants transformed their ideas into compelling artworks that highlight both the beauty of the Danube and the urgency of protecting it.

The 2025 Danube Art Master competition international winners are as follows:

ART WINNERS:

PHOTOGRAPHY WINNERS:

VIDEO WINNERS:

The ICPDR extends its heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and participants of the 2025 Danube Art Master competition.

Their work is a testament to the passion and creativity of young people across the region and serves as a powerful reminder of the role younger generations play in shaping a cleaner, healthier, and safer Danube for all.