Lukas Vonk, Evelien Jansen and Bibi Roos have won the 2026 Piket Art Prizes, announced at Theater aan het Spui on Monday 9 November. Illustrator Eline van Dam, known as Zeloot, received the Piket Jury Prize.
The annual awards support promising professional artists with a connection to The Hague. Vonk won in the painting category, Jansen in dance and Roos in theatre. Each of the three category winners receives €6,000 and a Hamer award created by artist Joep van Lieshout.
The jury highlighted Vonk’s exploration of the body through media including sculpture, video and sound; Jansen’s commitment and presence as a dancer and performer; and Roos’s writing and performances as her alter ego Funny Bergman.
The jury prize recognises a person or organisation for a cultural contribution in the Hague region, particularly one that benefits younger artists. Zeloot’s illustration work combines a clear visual language with social engagement.
The other nominees also received support: €3,000 and a Hamer award each. The prizes have been awarded since 2014 in memory of art lover Frederik Hendrik Piket.
Read more about the Piket Art Prizes (in Dutch)
Source: Piket Kunstprijzen, press release/update dated 09/11/2026.
Photo: De Schaapjesfabriek.