Material Works Art Award 2026

Eligibility

Eligible countries: No country restriction

MATERIAL WORKS ART AWARD 2026 Prizes and Awards | Promoted just added Updated: 27 August 2026 Prizes and Awards | Promoted just added MATERIAL WORKS ART AWARD 2026 Updated: 27 August 2026 The Material Works Art Award supports artists through a one-time $2500.00 award in exchange for an original artwork that will join our growing contemporary art collection. This award recognizes artistic excellence and aims to promote career advancement through increasing visibility and exposure. Who can apply: We are currently accepting applications from artists with contemporary art practices. Visual artists working worldwide in painting, photography, installation, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, mixed-media, experimental, and conceptual art are eligible to apply. What you get: - The award grants the selected artist $2500.00 based on the merit of their submitted portfolio. The award is exchanged for an original artwork (one of similar monetary value to the award). - This artwork will be negotiated and determined with the selected artist. The artwork joins our collection and is considered for future exhibition opportunities MW will cover shipping costs and details will be discussed with the selected artist. - The selected artist is interviewed about their work and practice with an archived online profile and featured on the social media platforms. Deadline 06 December 2026

Award

$2,500

shipping costs covered, artist interview and archived online profile, social media feature

What to submit

Portfolio