Award/Prize
Organizer Information Presented by New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF), this award was established in 2012. It honors the legacy of the world-renowned artists Christo and his wife Jeanne-Claude, who were famous for their large-scale, temporary environmental installations. The program is produced in collaboration […]
Organizer Information It’s Not Your Birthday But (INYBB) is a UK-based Community Interest Company (not-for-profit) dedicated to connecting people through creativity and history. Founded on the idea that receiving something handmade on an “ordinary” day is profoundly special, the organization facilitates workshops and public art projects in prisons, care homes, and community spaces. They focus […]
Organizer Information The Associazione Culturale Tapirulan is an Italian non-profit organization founded in 2002 in Cremona. Its primary mission is to promote contemporary art, particularly illustration, through exhibitions, publications, and international competitions. Over the last two decades, Tapirulan has grown into a prestigious hub for the international illustration community, hosting annual contests that culminate in […]
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 Dalí, one of the most influential surrealist artists of the 20th century. The museum offers a platform for contemporary artists to engage with Dalí’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 […]