Award/Prize
Organizer Information The Ovissi Foundation is dedicated to supporting artists of Iranian heritage and promoting Iranian art and culture. The foundation offers financial awards, scholarships, and grants to artists and U.S.-based cultural organizations, fostering artistic programs that highlight contemporary and traditional Iranian creative expression. The foundation is chaired by Master Nasser Ovissi and Maryam Ovissi. […]
Organizer Information Bernd & Barbara Blume Stiftung (BB Stiftung) is a German foundation dedicated to supporting contemporary photography and lens-based practices. The foundation promotes innovative and conceptually strong photographic work and collaborates with cultural institutions to present selected projects to the public. In 2026, BB Stiftung partners with Fotosommer Stuttgart, one of Germany’s established photography […]
Organizer Information The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with over 120 years of history dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats across the Western Hemisphere. Audubon integrates scientific research, community engagement, and advocacy to safeguard ecosystems that sustain avian populations and biodiversity. The organization champions educational initiatives and public involvement to […]
Organizer Information The Future of Money Award (FOM) is an interdisciplinary initiative that has operated since 2009, created to build bridges between the financial industry, creative practitioners, and speculative designers worldwide. Its core mission is to investigate and challenge prevailing assumptions about money, the systems that govern value exchange, and how these structures intersect with […]
Organizer Information The Henley Festival is a long‑established charity event that combines world‑class music, comedy, cabaret, visual arts, and cultural experiences on the banks of the River Thames in Henley‑on‑Thames, United Kingdom. In recent years, the festival launched its RISE programme to champion emerging creative talent across multiple artistic disciplines. RISE provides practical platforms, mentoring, […]
Organizer Information: Arte Laguna Prize is a Venice-based International Contemporary Art Contest with over two decades of experience. Dedicated to celebrating innovation and connections, the competition welcomes emerging artists without restrictions, offering them opportunities to expand their networks, gain global visibility, and access crucial resources for career development. Title & Description: Applications are open for […]
Organizer Information TABU S.p.A. is an Italian industrial company headquartered in Cantù (Lombardy, Italy), internationally recognized for its expertise in natural wood dyeing and multilaminar wood technology. Its products include dyed wood veneers, multilayered wooden surfaces, and decorative wood elements used in furniture and interior design. The annual IDEAS4WOOD competition—supported by ADI (Associazione per il […]
Organizer Information The Ino‑cho Paper Museum in Kochi, Japan, hosts the Kochi International Triennial Exhibition of Prints, an internationally recognized art event dedicated to advancing print culture and celebrating traditional Japanese papermaking (Tosa washi). Established in 1990, the exhibition invites global artists to present 2D paper-based artworks, combining contemporary artistic practices with traditional craftsmanship. The […]
Organizer Information: Malamegi Lab is the creative laboratory of the Malamegi company, dedicated to supporting contemporary art through various initiatives. The Lab Art Contest is designed to discover and promote talented artists from around the world, offering them visibility and opportunities to collaborate with the brand. Title & Description: Applications are open for the Malamegi […]