International Call for Submissions: 2026 Foundwork Artist Prize
Register and maintain a profile on the Foundwork platform with at least six artworks and an artist statement for consideration in the annual juried prize.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 11 days left
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- $10,000
- Location
- Online · organized from Online, Los Angeles
About
Overview
Foundwork announces the international open call for the 2026 Foundwork Artist Prize, an annual juried award for contemporary artists working in any media.
Key Dates
- Registration Deadline: September 25, 2026, 5pm PT
- Selection Period: September 25, 2026, 5pm PT – December 31, 2026, 5pm PT
Eligibility
Open to artists residing anywhere in the world with limited exceptions.
Requirements
Artists must register and maintain a profile on the Foundwork platform throughout the 2026 selection period with at least six artworks and an artist statement published on their profile page.
Awards
- Honoree: $10,000 USD unrestricted grant, studio visits with each of the five jurors, and long-form interview as part of Foundwork's Dialogues program
- Short List (3 artists): $1,000 USD micro-grant each
Jury
The 2026 jury comprises five leaders within the contemporary art community: Stefan Benchoam (Guatemala City), François Ghebaly (Los Angeles), Manuela Moscoso (New York), Gabi Ngcobo (Rotterdam), and Esther Schipper (Berlin).
How to Enter
Visit the Foundwork website to register. See the FAQ and Prize Rules for instructions, terms, and conditions. For questions, email [email protected].
About Foundwork
Foundwork is a Los Angeles-based 501(c)3 charitable organization that supports access and recognition for contemporary artists worldwide through an online platform and programming including the Foundwork Artist Prize.
- Award
- $10,000 USD unrestricted grant to honoree; three artists named to Short List each receive $1,000 USD micro-grant; studio visits with five jurors and long-form interview for honoree
- Eligibility
- Open to artists residing anywhere in the world with limited exceptions.
- Audience
- Open to artists worldwide
- Contact
- [email protected]
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