Material Works Art
Material Works Art Award 2026
- Deadline
- 06 December 2026
- Location
- Online, International
- Application fee
- FREE
- For
- Visual artists worldwide with contemporary art practices
The Material Works Art Award supports artists through a one-time $2,500 award in exchange for an original artwork joining Material Works' growing contemporary art collection. The award recognises artistic excellence and aims to promote career advancement through increased visibility.
Who can apply
- Visual artists worldwide with contemporary practices
- Painting, photography, installation, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, mixed-media, experimental and conceptual art
What you get
- $2,500 USD award based on portfolio merit
- Award exchanged for an original artwork of similar monetary value
- Artwork joins MW collection and is considered for future exhibition opportunities
- MW covers shipping costs
- Artist interview, archived online profile and social media feature