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Artadia Awards

Artadia

Submit finished visual artwork samples (up to 8 images, or 8 images plus up to 3 minutes of video, or up to 6 minutes of video only) as part of an open application for unrestricted award funding.

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Deadline: annual cycle, check dates
Entry fee: Free
Award: $15,000

About

Overview

The Artadia Awards provide financial support, exposure and recognition to contemporary visual artists. The awards are unrestricted, allowing artists to use the funds in any way they choose. Awardees also gain access to the Artadia Network for structured opportunities for valuable connections and resource sharing, plus a dedicated webpage on Artadia's online Artist Registry.

Key Dates

Los Angeles: Jan 1 – Feb 1, 2026
Chicago: Feb 1 – March 1, 2026
New York City: March 1 – April 1, 2026
San Francisco Bay Area: May 1 – June 1, 2026
21c: June 15 – July 15, 2026
Boston: Aug 15 – Sept 15, 2026
Atlanta: Sept 1 – Oct 1, 2026
Houston: Oct 1 – Nov 1, 2026

Eligibility

Contemporary visual artist making artwork for presentation in a contemporary art context (museum, galleries, arts non-profit, public art realm, etc.)
Currently living and working within eligible counties for at least two consecutive years prior to application deadline
Not currently enrolled in an art-related degree program, nor planning to attend one in the coming year
Never received an Artadia or Art Council award of $10,000 or more
Not related to Artadia staff or directors
Must be available for a 45-minute virtual studio visit if selected as finalist

Awards

Three awardees per city receive $15,000 in unrestricted funds (The Marciano Artadia Award in Los Angeles provides $25,000 to one artist). All finalists not chosen as awardees receive honorariums for their time and labor.

Application Process

Open-call application available for one month in each program city
Free to apply
Jury of three curators reviews all applications and determines six finalists
Second round: virtual studio visits (45 minutes) with finalists
Three awardees designated based on jury discretion

Application Requirements

Choose one submission option: Up to 8 images (.jpg or .png); 8 images plus up to 3 minutes of video; or up to 6 minutes of video only
Time-based media files must be uploaded directly to platform (no external links)
Label files with simple numerical sequences (01, 02, 03, etc.)
If submitting AI-generated or AI-assisted work, disclose in application
Sole conceptual author of work unless submitted as collaboration with clearly identified collaborators

Selection and Notification

All applicants notified by email via Submittable regarding application status (both upon submission and upon finalist stage review). Awardees determined based on jury discretion.

Media accepted

all mediapublic art

Award: $15,000 unrestricted funds (or $25,000 for the Marciano Artadia Award in Los Angeles); honorariums provided to all finalists not chosen as awardees
Entry fee: Free to enter
Eligibility: Contemporary visual artists currently living and working in eligible city counties for at least two consecutive years; not enrolled in or planning to attend art-related degree programs; never received an Artadia award of $10,000 or more.
Audience: Contemporary visual artists
Contact: [email protected]

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