On Wednesday 17 May 2023, the town of Neustadt presents the "Max-Oscar-Arnold-Award“ for Contemporary Art Dolls in ten categories and four special categories:
1. The best Toy Doll (Cash prize €500)
2.1 The best representation of a Baby (Cash prize €500)
2.2 The best representation of a Child (Cash prize €500)
3. The best representation of a Youth (Cash prize €500)
4. The best representation of an Adult (Cash prize €500)
5. The best Portrait Doll (Cash prize €500)
6. The best Fantasy Doll (Cash prize €500)
7. The best Miniature Doll (scale 1:12) (Cash prize €500)
8. The best Caricature (Cash prize €500)
9. The best Thematic Work (Cash prize €500)
Special Categories:
10. Experimental Doll Art (Cash prize €1,000)
(up to 2 prizewinners, each €500)
11. Newcomer Award (Cash prize €1,000)
(up to 2 prizewinners, each €500)
12. Winners' Category (Cash prize €1,000)
(up to 2 prizewinners, each €500)
13. The best complete works of an established artist (Cash prize €2,500)