Artists Now Award - THE EDEN (Due Apr. 13)
Artists Now Award - THE EDEN
Deadline: April 13th, 2026
TWO exceptional artists will be selected to receive a one-time, unrestricted grant of $3,000 and studio space support for a four-week residency in New York at our cultural partner - The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts studio program. Artists are responsible for all additional expenses, including but not limited to housing, travel, and materials.
The selected artists will automatically become members of the foundation, with their artworks prominently featured on the foundation's website, as well as across various marketing channels and printed materials.
Eligibility
Open to artists aged 25 and older, regardless of their background or discipline.
The selection will be conducted by an independent jury to ensure fairness and integrity in the award process. Applications are reviewed over the course of two phases:
Phase 1: The jury will conduct an independent review of assigned applications.
Phase 2: The jury will convene to collectively discuss and finalize the selection of award recipients from the applications that advance to this stage.
The jury will assess applications based on the following criteria:
Artistic Merit: Applications demonstrating excellence through strong submitted work will highlight creativity, technical skill, and overall artistic vision.
Clarity and Cohesiveness: A competitive application will present clear and compelling statements that provide insights into the artist’s practice and motivations, complementing the submitted work.
Originality and Innovation: Applications should showcase innovative methods and concepts that distinguish their work within the discipline, including the quality of execution and the impact of the overall presentation.