Announcing the international open call for the 2026 Foundwork Artist Prize, Foundwork’s annual juried award to recognize outstanding emerging and mid-career artists working in any media.

One Honoree will receive an unrestricted $10,000 grant, studio visits with each of the jurors, and an interview for Foundwork’s Dialogues program.

Three shortlisted artists will receive $1,000 micro-grants to support their practice.

The 2026 jury brings together five leaders within the contemporary art community, based in Rotterdam, Los Angeles, Guatemala City, New York, and Berlin:

Stefan Benchoam, Artist and Co-Founder of Proyectos Ultravioleta and NuMu, Guatemala City

François Ghebaly, Founder of François Ghebaly Gallery, Los Angeles 

Manuela Moscoso, Executive and Artistic Director of the Center for Art, Research and Alliances (CARA), New York

Gabi Ngcobo, Director of Kunstinstituut Melly, Rotterdam

Esther Schipper, Founder of Esther Schipper Gallery, Berlin

The Artist Prize is open to artists residing anywhere in the world with limited exceptions, and the deadline to register is 5:00 pm PT, September 25, 2026. Please see the FAQ and Prize Rules posted on the Foundwork website for additional instructions and terms.