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Submit work 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. Founded independently in New York City, 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. The selected artist may use the funds in whatever way most meaningfully supports their practice, whether for studio time, materials, research, or personal sustainability.
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.
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