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The Meridian Award
Submit work in any medium for consideration for a $1,000 unrestricted cash prize and international recognition.
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Get matched →The Meridian Award is an independent international award granting a $1,000 unrestricted cash prize to one contemporary artist working in any medium. The award supports independent, self-directed contemporary practices and welcomes submissions from artists worldwide. The Meridian Award is committed to recognizing and supporting artists whose work demonstrates originality, clarity, and a distinct voice within the contemporary art landscape.
The $1,000 prize is fully unrestricted and may be used to support studio time, materials, research, or personal sustainability. Beyond financial support, the award offers international visibility through a featured artist interview and dedicated promotion across the Meridian Award platform.
Each award cycle recognizes one winner and two finalists. All three selected artists will be featured through an online interview on the Meridian Award website and Instagram platform. Only the winner receives the $1,000 unrestricted cash prize; finalists are recognized through publication and promotion.
Open to contemporary artists working in any medium worldwide.
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