MATERIAL WORKS ART AWARD 2026

Chicago (USA)

The Material Works Art Award supports artists through a one-time $2500.00 award in exchange for an original artwork that will join our growing contemporary art collection. This award recognizes artistic excellence and aims to promote career advancement through increasing visibility and exposure. 

Deadline : First 300 Applications or DEC. 6 2026 ( whichever comes first ) - There is a 300 application cap for 2026, once this limit is reached we will no longer be accepting submissions. Early submissions will be considered for social media features and other highlights

We are currently accepting applications from artists with contemporary art practices. Visual artists working worldwide in painting, photography, installation, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, mixed-media, experimental, and conceptual art are eligible to apply. ( Please note that submissions for music, writing/poetry, culinary, film, and time-based media are not being accepted at this time )