Award/Prize
Organizer Information The Spector Craft Prize for Emerging Artists was established in 2025 by Abigail Klem Spector and Warren Spector through the Spector Family Foundation. The foundation is dedicated to celebrating and supporting excellence in American craft, recognizing its vital role in contemporary culture. By championing artists at pivotal career moments, the foundation seeks to […]
Organizer Information The Photographische Sammlung/SK Stiftung Kultur in Cologne is a world-renowned institution dedicated to the preservation and promotion of objective and conceptual photography. At the heart of its collection is the extensive archive of August Sander, a pioneer of 20th-century portraiture. The foundation serves as a center for research and exhibitions, focusing on photography […]
Organizer Information Hasselblad is one of the world’s most iconic camera manufacturers, renowned for its high-end medium format systems. Established in 2001, the Hasselblad Masters is recognized as one of the most prestigious professional photography competitions in the world. It aims to celebrate creative excellence and technical mastery, giving both established professionals and young talents […]
Organizer Information The Luminarts Cultural Foundation is a Chicago-based organization dedicated to supporting young, exemplary artists through its prestigious Fellowship programs. Originally established within the Union League Club of Chicago, the Foundation provides substantial financial support, mentorship, and professional development. Once named a Fellow, artists gain access to a decade-long ecosystem of project grants, workshops, […]
Organizer Information The Dali Museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the legacy of Salvador DalÃ, one of the most influential surrealist artists of the 20th century. The museum offers a platform for contemporary artists to engage with DalÃ’s work, exploring themes such as existentialism, surrealism, and the complexities of the human condition. By providing […]
Organizer Information Backwater Artists Group is an artist-led organization based in Cork, Ireland, dedicated to supporting contemporary visual arts. The group provides exhibition opportunities, studio spaces, and professional development for artists and curators, fostering a collaborative and innovative artistic community. Their programming emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and socially engaged practices. Title & Description Emerging Curator Award […]
Organizer Information Triennale der Photographie Hamburg and the House of Photography / Deichtorhallen Hamburg, in partnership with the Europe-wide FUTURES Photography Platform, are prominent institutions in the contemporary photographic arts. The Triennale der Photographie Hamburg is a major international photography festival held every three years in Hamburg, Germany, presenting exhibitions, dialogues, and critical engagements with […]
Organizer Information Homiens is an international online gallery and artist platform dedicated to supporting contemporary artists worldwide. Through curated exhibitions, professional opportunities, and wide-reaching digital visibility, Homiens aims to elevate artistic careers and foster global connections between artists and collectors. Title & Description Homiens Art Prize 2026The Homiens Art Prize is an internationally recognised award […]
Organizer Information The Dr. Franz and Astrid Ritter Foundation (Dr. Franz und Astrid Ritter-Stiftung) is a German foundation dedicated to promoting cultural and artistic endeavors, specifically focusing on Visual Arts (Bildende Kunst) within the Lower Bavaria (Niederbayern) region. Through its Cultural Prize, the foundation aims to bring the regional art scene into the focus of […]