Grants 2026 Foundwork Artist Prize: $10,000 USD Grant with Studio Visits & Interview
Opportunity Description
International Deadline: September 25, 2026 – Announcing the international open call for the 2026 Foundwork Artist Prize, Foundwork’s annual juried award to recognize outstanding artistic practices in any media.
ELIGIBILITY
The Artist Prize is open to artists residing anywhere in the world with limited exceptions, and the deadline to register is 5:00 pm PT, September 25, 2026.
To be considered, artists must maintain a published profile on the Foundwork website, with at least 6 artworks and an artist statement on their profile page, throughout the selection period: 5:00 pm PT, September 25, 2026 – 5:00 pm PT, December 31, 2026.
BENEFITS & AWARDS
One artist will be selected as the 2026 Honoree, and will receive an unrestricted $10,000 grant, studio visits with each of the five jurors, and an interview for Foundwork’s Dialogues program.
Three additional artists will be selected to the 2026 Short List, and each shortlisted artist will receive a $1,000 micro-grant to support their practice.
JURY
The 2026 jury brings together five eminent leaders within the contemporary art community, based in Rotterdam, Los Angeles, Guatemala City, New York, and Berlin:
- Stefan Benchoam, Artist and Co-Founder of Proyectos Ultravioleta and NuMu, Guatemala City
- François Ghebaly, Founder of François Ghebaly Gallery, Los Angeles
- Gabi Ngcobo, Director of Kunstinstituut Melly, Rotterdam
- Esther Schipper, Founder of Esther Schipper Gallery, Berlin
- Manuela Moscoso, Executive and Artistic Director of the Center for Art, Research and Alliances (CARA), New York
- See complete bio’s here
APPLY ONLINE – $18 entry
Visit us online to register. Artists should see the FAQ and Prize Rules on Foundwork for instructions, terms and conditions.
Visit us online to see last years Honoree.
If you have further questions, please email support@foundwork.art.
About:
Foundwork is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting access and recognition for contemporary artists globally. We provide a platform for emerging and mid-career artists to introduce their work to curators, gallerists, and other collaborators across the broader contemporary art community. We also host ongoing programs to encourage interest and engagement for participating artists.
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