Foundwork Artist Prize 2026
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This highly effective award provides substantial unrestricted funding alongside mandatory studio visits from elite industry professionals. It is best suited for dedicated artists seeking both financial liquidity and high-level institutional networking. The prize is uniquely recognized by leading… Read more
Benefits
The money is unrestricted and the access is the real prize: the honoree gets studio visits with all five jurors — for 2026 Stefan Benchoam (Guatemala City), François Ghebaly (Los Angeles), Gabi Ngcobo (Rotterdam), Esther Schipper (Berlin) and Manuela Moscoso (New York) — plus an interview in… Read more
Eligibility
Open to international artists working in any media who maintain an active, published profile on the Foundwork platform. There are no specific age limits or geographic restrictions mentioned. Applicants must ensure their platform profile is up to date by the deadline to be considered by the jury.
Dates & details
- Deadline
- 17:00 PT
- Programme dates
- Funding and studio visits scheduled after winner announcement
- Costs to the artist
- $18 entry fee; a Foundwork profile must be maintained through 31 December 2026
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