material works art award 2o26
Know before you apply
- Contemporary visual artists aged 18+
- Artists willing to exchange an artwork
- Painters, sculptors and photographers
- $40 application review fee
- Winner gives an artwork for the award
- Closes after first 300 applications
The Material Works Art Award supports artists through a one-time $2500.00 award in exchange for an original artwork that will join our growing contemporary art collection. This award recognizes artistic excellence and aims to promote career advancement through increasing visibility and exposure.
We are currently accepting applications from artists with contemporary art practices. Visual artists working worldwide in painting, photography, installation, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, mixed-media, experimental, and conceptual art are eligible to apply. (Please note that submissions for music, writing/poetry, culinary, film and time-based media are not being accepted at this time)
Deadline : First 300 Applications or DEC. 6 2026 (whichever comes first). Early submissions will be considered for social media features and other highlights