Award/Prize
Organizer Information The Sobey Art Award is presented annually by the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) in collaboration with the Sobey Art Foundation (SAF). Established in 2002, the Award is recognized as Canada’s pre-eminent prize for contemporary visual arts, designed to support and spotlight outstanding Canadian artists. The Foundation’s mission, grounded in decades of collecting […]
Organizer Information The Mental Health Research and Treatment Center (FBZ) at Ruhr University Bochum is a leading institution in Germany dedicated to mental health care, research, and therapy. Treating up to 4,000 patients annually, the FBZ integrates the “Psyche, Kunst und Gesundheit” (Psyche, Art, and Health) concept into its clinical practice. Since 2018, the center […]
Brief Description The Portrait Artist of the Year is a televised art competition offering artists the chance to win a £10,000 commission for a major British institution and £500 worth of art materials from Cass Art. The competition is organized by Sky Arts and involves multiple rounds where artists create portraits under time constraints. Information […]
Organizer Information The South Australian Museum, based in Adelaide (Australia), is a globally recognised institution devoted to natural sciences and cultural heritage. It is renowned for its research, exhibitions, and public engagement, drawing on deep scientific collections and extensive educational programming. The Museum owns and produces the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year (NPOTY) […]
Brief Description: The Hanna Nagel Prize, established in 1998, supports female visual artists aged 40 and over in the Karlsruhe administrative district. It recognizes their artistic achievements and honors Hanna Nagel, a key figure of the “New Objectivity” movement. The award includes a cash prize, an exhibition, and a catalog publication. Information and Application Details: […]
The 10th edition of the PORTRAITS – Hellerau Photography Award invites artists to explore the theme Echoes of Truth, reflecting on the historical and political layers of the Festspielhaus Hellerau, as well as the devaluation of truth in current over-politicized times. Participants are encouraged to submit work that responds to this theme. Information and […]
Description: The competition invites artists to create works inspired by the theme of hope—not merely as an abstract idea, but as something to actively live within and create from. This open call seeks to encourage creative reflections on hope, purpose, and the impact of art in a changing world. Application Details: – Deadline: 1 October […]
The Jim Henson Foundation awards grants annually to support the creation of innovative new works of contemporary puppet theater. The Foundation defines a puppet as any object given the appearance of life through manipulation. It offers three types of grants: Workshop Grants ($3,000), Production Grants ($7,000), and Family Grants ($4,000), all for the development of […]
Organizer Information The Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF) is Canada’s oldest and one of the most prestigious contemporary art fairs, founded in 1961. As a registered non-profit and registered charity, TOAF’s mission is to support and showcase contemporary artists and makers working in original media. It occurs annually as an in-person event in Nathan Phillips […]