Open Call for the 2026 Foundwork Artist Prize
Contemporary rising and mid-career artists working across all media are invited to register on the Foundwork platform with a published profile including at least six artworks and an artist statement for consideration for the annual Artist Prize.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 11 days left
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- $10,000
About
Overview
Foundwork, a charitable organization based in Los Angeles supporting contemporary artists worldwide since 2017, invites artists to apply for its 2026 annual Artist Prize through its online platform.
Award
The selected honoree receives an unrestricted grant of $10,000, individual studio visits with all five jury members, and a long-form interview for Foundwork's Dialogues program. Three additional artists will join the Short List and receive micro-grants of $1,000 each.
Eligibility
Open to contemporary rising and mid-career artists worldwide, with limited exceptions. Artists must reside anywhere in the world and register on the Foundwork platform.
Application Requirements
Artists must register and maintain a published profile on the Foundwork platform throughout the 2026 selection period. Profiles must include at least six artworks and an artist statement.
Key Dates
- Registration period: September 25, 2026 at 5pm Pacific Time to December 31, 2026 at 5pm Pacific Time
Jury
Stefan Benchoam (artist and co-founder of Proyectos Ultravioleta and NuMu in Guatemala City); François Ghebaly (Founder of François Ghebaly Gallery in Los Angeles); Manuela Moscoso (Executive and Artistic Director of CARA in New York); Gabi Ngcobo (Director of Kunstinstituut Melly in Rotterdam); and Esther Schipper (Founder of Esther Schipper Gallery in Berlin).
Contact
Visit foundwork.art for Prize rules and FAQ.
- Award
- $10,000 unrestricted grant for the honoree, plus individual studio visits with all five jury members and a long-form interview for Foundwork's Dialogues program; three additional Short List artists receive $1,000 micro-grants each.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists residing anywhere in the world, with limited exceptions; must register and maintain a published profile on Foundwork platform from September 25, 2026 at 5pm PT through December 31, 2026 at 5pm PT.
- Audience
- Contemporary rising and mid-career artists worldwide
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