Short Description
An international award and curated fair dedicated to artists and designers working at the intersection of art, design, and function.
We promote creative practices that enhance daily life through our annual program, which offers selected artists a combination of cash prizes, exhibition opportunities, artist residencies, e-commerce support, commercial promotion, B2B connections, and artist consulting.
The prize launches from our gallery space in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, where Flowing Space curates exhibitions and programs that bring together art, design, and living.
Eligibility
Open to artists across the United States and around the globe, the Flowing Art Prize & Fair invites diverse voices to participate. Artists and designers working with functional or decorative art across the following categories:
– Sculpture & Ceramics
– Functional Vessels
– Art Furniture
– Lighting & Lamps
– Fiber & Textile Art
– Jewelry & Wearable Art
– Deign Objects
– Wall-based Art
Each applicant may submit up to 5 works, each assigned to one category.
Works must be completed pieces and suitable for exhibition.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
- Special offer to a one-month exhibition in Manhattan (with an extended holiday retail showcase)
- Eligibility for cash prizes and jury awards
- Promotion through the Flowing Space platform, our official site, and social media
- Opportunities for B2B sales, commercial features, and collector outreach
- Artist interviews, short documentary content, and professional visibility
- Participation in e-commerce platform sales
- Invitation to 2026 international residency with Jingdezhen Ceramic University (China)
- $3,000 total prize pool for outstanding works
Entry Fee
$45 USD (non-refundable) – Fees support curatorial review, artist promotion, and administrative processing.
Location
Manhattan, NYC, United States
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 30 September 2025
- Exhibition: Late October 2025 – Late November 2025
Website Link: https://www.flowingartprize.org/
