Organizer Information:

Franklin Furnace. Dedicated to presenting, preserving, and advocating on behalf of avant-garde art. This specific award was initiated by the Jacki Apple Fund to celebrate Jacki Apple’s enduring impact on the New York avant-garde art scene.

Title & Description:

Applications are open for the Jacki Apple Award for Performance and Artist Projects 2026.

This award provides direct funding to support the creation or realization of an ambitious performance or artistic project. It offers a meaningful infusion of support without tying the award to a specific institutional presentation or residency cycle, maximizing artist autonomy.

Category:

Performance Art & Artist Projects (Including hybrid performance, media, exhibition, and publication).

Eligibility:

  • Who: This award is strictly for mid or advanced-career artists. (Note: Early-career artists should look into the Franklin Furnace FUND instead).
  • Geography: Applicants MUST be based in one of the five boroughs of New York City.
  • Timeline: The supported project MUST be completed within exactly one year of receiving the award.
  • Past Winners: Past recipients of the Franklin Furnace FUND for Performance Art are eligible to apply for this award.

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Grant Award: One artist will receive a $10,000 award.
  • Use of Funds: Can be used to support project costs including creation, presentation, media, or publication.
  • (Note: This award does not include a physical residency, studio space, or travel support).

Application Fee & Program Costs:

  • Application Fee: Free to apply.

Application Requirements:

Applications are submitted through Franklin Furnace’s online portal hosted on Submittable and must include:

  1. A detailed project proposal.
  2. Biography / CV.
  3. Sample documentation of recent work.

How to Apply?

Submit your application and required materials via the official Submittable portal linked on the Franklin Furnace website.

Key Dates:

  • Application Deadline: May 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.
  • Selection Panel Meets: July 2026.
  • Award Recipient Announced: October 2026.

Location:

New York City, NY, USA.

Contact Information:

Inquiries Email: proposals@franklinfurnace.org

Website: https://franklinfurnace.org/jacki-apple-award/