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The Meridian Award
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The Meridian Award

The Meridian Award

June 15, 2026Online / International

Operating outside the heavily bureaucratic structures of massive institutional prizes, this agile award serves as a rapid-injection financial mechanism for self-directed contemporary practitioners. The ideal candidate is an independent mixed media artist who requires unrestricted capital to maintain momentum during the volatile periods between major exhibitions. What makes this award unique is ...

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Unrestricted capital granting crucial liquidity to support the unglamorous backend of artistic production, including experimental material failures and studio overhead.

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Open to contemporary artists worldwide working in any medium, with a specific focus on independent, self-directed practices.

Dates & details

Programme dates
Late 2026
Results
Summer 2026
Language
English
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$1,000
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$15–25 application fee

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