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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Deadline: 19 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/

Media accepted

all media

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.

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