Artist Grants
Submit up to 10 images or videos of your artwork for consideration for unrestricted cash grants of $4,500 or $1,000.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 64 days left
- Entry fee
- $40
- Award
- $4,500
- Location
- Irvine, CA
About
Overview
The Hopper Prize is now accepting entries for Fall 2026 artist grants, offering unrestricted financial support coupled with a platform for increased visibility. The prize was established to increase recognition of artwork created by artists and photographers and advance artists' careers.
Awards
- 2 artists will each receive $4,500 (USD)
- 4 artists will each receive $1,000 (USD)
- 30 artists will have their work archived at hopperprize.org
- Select submissions featured on Instagram @hopperprize (175k+ followers)
- Grant recipients and shortlisted artists invited to publish in the Journal: Insights into Contemporary Art
Eligibility
Open to all artists aged 18 and older working in any media. No restrictions on genre, subject matter, or media.
What to Submit
- Name & Email
- Instagram Username (optional)
- Up to 10 image or video attachments
- Artwork captions
- Artist Statement & Biography (optional)
Key Dates
- Submission Deadline: November 17, 2026
Fee
$40 submission fee
How to Apply
Apply online at https://hopperprize.org/
- Award
- $4,500.00 – 2 artists will each receive a $4,500 (USD) grant; $1,000.00 – 4 artists will each receive a $1,000 (USD) grant
- Entries per artist
- Up to 10
- Eligibility
- Open to all artists aged 18 and older working in any media. No restrictions on genre, subject matter, or media. All media welcome.
- Audience
- Open to all artists aged 18 and older working in any media.
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.