The Hopper Prize is a grant-making institution and digital archiving platform providing $22,000 annually to artists worldwide. It offers unrestricted cash grants and opportunities for increased visibility through digital archiving and social media features.
Information & Application Details:
- Grants: $3,500 (4 artists annually) and $1,000 (8 artists annually).
- Application Fee: $40.
- Application Process: Submit via the Hopper Prize website in two steps: pay the fee and fill out the application form.
- Application Requirements: Name, email, optional Instagram handle, up to 10 images/videos, artwork captions, optional artist statement, and biography.
- File Specifications: Images (JPG, 2500 pixels wide, max 2MB); video submissions via YouTube or Vimeo links.
Eligibility:
- Open to artists worldwide, aged 18 or older.
- All media accepted: painting, photography, sculpture, drawing, video, performance, conceptual, experimental, installation, printmaking, new media, textile art.
Submission Requirements:
- Original works only.
- High-quality image or video submissions.
Selection Process:
- Artists are selected bi-annually (6 in Spring, 6 in Fall) by a rotating panel of jurors.
- Selection is based on artistic merit, creativity, and potential.
Program Benefits & Awards:
- Cash grants: $3,500 and $1,000.
- Archival feature on hopperprize.org (60 artists annually).
- Optional Instagram features for additional visibility.
Contact & Resources:
- Instagram: @hopperprize
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