MATERIAL WORKS ART AWARD 2025

About the Open Call

The Material Works Art Award supports artists through a one-time $2500.00 grant in exchange for an original artwork that will join Material Works Art's growing contemporary art collection. This award recognizes artistic excellence and aims to promote career advancement through increasing visibility and exposure. Visual artists working worldwide in painting, photography, installation, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, mixed-media, experimental, and conceptual art are eligible to apply. Submissions for music, writing/poetry, and time-based media are not being accepted at this time.

What is Offered

The winner receives a $2500.00 grant, acquisition of an original artwork for the Material Works Art collection (with shipping costs covered), an interview, an archived profile on the website, social media features, and the opportunity to join future juries. Five shortlisted artists will also receive an interview, an archived profile on the website, social media features, and the opportunity to join future juries.

Requirements

Applicant must be over the age of 18. All applications must be submitted online. All submitted images must be of the applicant’s original artwork. Visual artists working worldwide in painting, photography, installation, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, mixed-media, experimental, and conceptual art are eligible. Submissions for music, writing/poetry, and time-based media are not accepted.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online via the provided link. Applicants must be over the age of 18. Upload (1-15) images (approximately 2MB jpegs each) that best express your work and practice. Optionally, upload one image of an artwork for the collection in exchange for the award grant. Upload an image list for each submitted work (title, medium, date, size, and additional details). Optionally, upload an Artist Statement (500 words), BIO (500 words), CV and/or Resume, and one studio/workspace image or artist portrait. Pay the $40.00 application review fee via the payment/PayPal link at the end of the application form.