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Submit a portfolio of contemporary artwork in any medium for juried review to compete for a $1,000 cash prize and international recognition.
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Get matched →The Meridian Award is an independently founded international contemporary art award established in New York City. Now in its second cycle, it supports independent, self-directed contemporary practices and welcomes submissions from artists worldwide. The award grants a $1,000 unrestricted cash prize to one contemporary artist working in any medium, selected through an open call and juried review process.
Open to all artists aged 18 and over with no restrictions based on nationality, location, education, or professional status. Collaborative teams may apply, provided they submit one application and one shared portfolio. Short films and feature-length films are not eligible.
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.
Submit an online application with your portfolio. Jurors are invited professionals working in contemporary art whose identities are not publicly disclosed. All jury decisions are final and not subject to appeal. No individual feedback is provided on applications.
Artists retain full copyright to all submitted work. Winner and finalists grant the Meridian Award permission to reproduce submitted images for promotional purposes (website, interviews, digital materials) only. The award offers international visibility through featured artist interviews and promotion across its website and Instagram. Winner will be notified via official email address ending in meridianaward.com only.