Artadia Awards

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Brief Description

The Artadia Awards provide financial support, exposure, and recognition to contemporary visual artists in select U.S. cities. The awards are unrestricted grants, allowing artists to use the funds as they choose. In addition to monetary support, awardees gain access to the Artadia Network, which facilitates career development through structured networking opportunities.

Information & Application Details

  • Deadline: Varies by city (e.g., Los Angeles: Jan 1 – Feb 14, 2025)
  • Application Fee: Free
  • Award Amount:
    • $15,000 unrestricted funds for three artists in each participating city
    • $25,000 Marciano Artadia Award for one artist in Los Angeles
  • Cities Eligible: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco Bay Area
  • Website & Contact:
    • Email: info@artadia.org
    • Phone: (212) 727-2233
    • Address: 55 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Eligibility

  • Open to contemporary visual artists working in galleries, museums, public art, and non-profit spaces.
  • Must live and work in one of the eligible cities for at least two years before the deadline.
  • Not currently enrolled in an art-related degree program.
  • Must be the sole conceptual author of submitted work unless applying as a collaborative.
  • Past Artadia Award winners of $10,000 or more are ineligible.
  • If in a long-term residency program, applicants must apply in their permanent city of residence.

Theme

There is no specific theme; awards support diverse contemporary visual arts practices.

How to Apply

  • Applications must be submitted through Submittable.
  • Submit digital images and/or time-based media.
  • Artists can revise their applications before the deadline.

Submission Requirements

  • Portfolio: Digital images and/or videos
  • Artist Statement
  • CV/Bio

Selection Process

  1. Open Call: One-month application period per city.
  2. Application Review: A jury of three curators (including one local) selects six finalists.
  3. Studio Visits: A second jury conducts virtual studio visits with finalists.
  4. Final Selection: Three artists per city receive the $15,000 award (one Los Angeles artist receives $25,000).
  5. Honorariums: Finalists not selected as awardees receive a small honorarium for their participation.

Program Benefits

  • Unrestricted financial support
  • Dedicated profile on Artadia’s Artist Registry
  • Networking & career development opportunities
  • Increased visibility through exhibitions & press

Website: https://artadia.org/awards/

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