Short Description
The Material Works Art Award provides artists with a one-time grant of $2,500 in exchange for an original artwork, which becomes part of the organization’s growing contemporary art collection. The award is designed to recognize artistic excellence and to support career advancement by increasing visibility and exposure.
Eligibility
Applications are open to artists engaged in contemporary art practices. Eligible applicants include visual artists worldwide working in painting, photography, installation, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, experimental, and conceptual art. Submissions in music, writing/poetry, and time-based media are not being accepted at this time.
Submission Requirements
- Upload (1-15) images that best express your work and practice (~2 mb jpegs each)
- Upload (1) image of an artwork for our collection in exchange for the award grant (optional)
- Upload an image list for each submitted work ( title, medium, date, size, and additional details)
- Upload an Artist Statement (500 words), BIO (500 words,) CV and/or Resume (all optional)
- Upload (1) studio/workspace image or artist portrait (optional)
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
- The award grants (1) selected artist $2500.00 based on the merit of their submitted portfolio
- The award is exchanged for an original artwork ( one of similar monetary value to the award)
- This artwork will be negotiated and determined with the selected artist
- The artwork joins our collection and is considered for future exhibition opportunities
- MW will cover shipping costs and details will be discussed with the selected artist
- The selected artist is interviewed about their work and practice with an archived profile on our website
- The selected artist is featured on our social media platforms
- The selected artist is welcome to join and represent MW as a jury for future opportunities
Entry Fee
$40.00
Location
United States
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 7 December 2025
Website Link: https://materialworksart.com/main
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