Fénéon Prize
ふぇねおんしょう
Founded in 1949, an annual French prize awarded to writers and visual artists aged 35 or under with modest financial means, administered by the Chancellerie des Universités de Paris.
- Established
- 1949
- Organizer
- Chancellerie des Universités de Paris
- Category
- General Arts and Media Arts
- Selection Method
- Selection
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Status
- Active
Description
The Fénéon Prize (Prix Fénéon) was established in 1949 and is awarded annually to writers (literature category) and visual artists (art category) aged 35 or under working in French. The founder, Fanny Fénéon, donated the proceeds from the sale of her husband Félix Fénéon's art collection to the University of Paris, establishing the prize. The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Paris serves as chair of the screening committee. Winner lists are published in literature and documents, but details such as prize amounts vary by source and are not specified here.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Recognition for young (aged 35 or under) French-language writers and visual artists (literature and art categories). Detailed prize amounts may not be explicitly stated in some sources.
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selection by screening committee | University of Paris screening committee (Vice-Chancellor as chair) | null | Official announcement by the organizer (University of Paris) (university website, press releases, etc.) |
| Final decision and winner announcement | Screening committee (Vice-Chancellor as chair) | null | Publication by the university and related organizations |
Criteria
- Age limit: 35 or under (in principle)
- Targets creative activities in French
- Creativity and artistic value as literature or visual arts
- Potential and originality as a young talent
Related Awards
- Prix Goncourt
- Prix Médicis
- Prix Renaudot
- Various prizes of the Académie française
- List of European art awards