Prize
Abai State Prize for Literature and Art
Kazakhstan's state prize recognizing outstanding works in literature and art that make an especially valuable contribution to the country's culture.
Ministry of Culture and Information of KazakhstanBetween cycles
About this opportunity
Kazakhstan citizens and foreign nationals may be nominated for qualifying literature and art works by government bodies, creative unions, or collectives. The 2026 call accepted one work by an author or collective of up to five people and required institutional nomination materials.
Status history
1Between cycles
The Ministry of Culture and Information published the 2026 call on January 15; submissions closed March 1 and candidates were subsequently announced.
Current application seasons
0No current season is published.
Past seasons
1Closed
2026 competition
Published recipients
0No recipients are published yet.
Source ledger
12026 Abai State Prize competition announcementMinistry of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan
Updated Jul 13, 2026
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