About the Open Call

Franklin Furnace presents the annual Jacki Apple Award in Performance and Artist Projects, celebrating the enduring impact of Jacki Apple on the New York art scene. The award reflects Jacki Apple’s commitment to championing artists through her multidisciplinary career as a writer, educator, radio host, and artist. One award is granted annually to a mid or advanced-career New York artist to develop a major performance artwork, including media, exhibition, and/or publication elements. The recipient is selected by a peer panel, and projects must be completed within one year of receiving the award.

What is Offered

$10,000 grant to fund projects in performance, media, exhibition, and/or publication.

Requirements

Applicants must be New York City-based artists at a mid or advanced-career stage (including past recipients of the Franklin Furnace FUND for Performance Art). The proposed project must be completed within one year of receiving the award.

How to Apply

Applications open on February 1, 2026, and must be submitted via Submittable by May 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.