2026 Foundwork Artist Prize (Due Sept. 25)
2026 Foundwork Artist Prize
Deadline: September 25th, 2026
This year’s honoree will receive an unrestricted $10,000 grant, studio visits with each of our five jurors, and an interview for our Dialogues program.
Three artists will be named to the 2026 Short List, and each will receive a $1,000 micro-grant in support of their practice.
The Foundwork Artist Prize is our annual juried award to recognize outstanding emerging and mid-career artists working in any media. Honorees receive unrestricted $10,000 grants and studio visits with our jurors who include acclaimed curators, gallerists, and artists. In addition to the honoree, three artists per year are also named to our Short List, each receiving a $1,000 micro-grant in support of their practice. The Prize is open to artists worldwide with limited exceptions and our selection process takes place each fall. For instructions on eligibility and how to participate, please see the "Foundwork Artist Prize" section in our FAQ.