‘Passion!’ - Painting competition for the 2026 art calendar - the winners have been announced

Be inspired month after month by a firework of passion and emotions! The 2026 art calendar celebrates the power of sport - its passion, emotions, and unifying spirit across all borders. From iconic stadiums to international events, it highlights the diversity, determination, and cultural significance of great sporting moments! Experience the vibrant, powerful thirteen pieces of art by international artists who express emotions and passion in their own very personal way, full of emotions of love, happiness and success. This calendar is a visual delight and a daily source of inspiration - perfect for anyone who loves art and wants to greet each day full of joy!

We would like to thank all participants for their impressive contributions and congratulate the winners Tetiana Ocheredko, Shiyan Zhuang, Seline Reichen, Olga Melnikova, Fernando De Paiva, Katharina Dana Obermeier, Julia Vidak, Ricardo Parra, Maria Cleonice Rohenkohl Baumgratz, Iván Oroz, Aline Barge, Vanessa Menguita Gutierrez and Karina Pedroso! 

The exclusive Hahnemühle Art Calendar 2026 is a special gift and can be ordered in a personalised form from our Hahnemühle online shop. The calendar is a combination of unique works of art, large-format and high-quality prints on premium Hahnemühle paper.

We will announce the theme for the next calendar painting competition in February 2026 and look forward to many participants.

Further Finalists

In addition to the winners, the following participants made it into the final selection of 36 images:

Karin Braml-Van Epps 
Nathalie Laguerre
Özlem Özdal
Roseli Barbanti Martello
Alisa Vovk
Mahpeyker Yönsel
Soumya Pal
Judith Heilbronn-Crown
Barbara Holder
Dagmar Redel
Miguel Angel Meza
Changchang Liu
Ricardo Parra
Laura Skoko
Snehal Deore
Alexandrina Viana
Adriano Noviello
Katharina Dana Obermeier
Manu Valls
Kamilla Molnar
Anna Carla Rocha