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Material Works Art Award 2025 ( $2.5K purchase award )
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The Material Works Art Award supports artists through a one-time $2500.00 grant 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.
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, and time-based media are not being accepted at this time.
Deadline : DEC 7, 2025
Early submissions will be considered for social media features and other highlights!
Prize Summary:
$2500.00 ( purchase award )
Prizes Details:
Award Breakdown:
Winner:
- The award grants (1) selected artist $2500.00 based on the merit of their submitted portfolio
- The award is exchanged for an original artwork ( one of similar monetary value to the award)
- This artwork will be negotiated and determined with the selected artist
- The artwork joins our collection and is considered for future exhibition opportunities
- MW will cover shipping costs and details will be discussed with the selected artist
- The selected artist is interviewed about their work and practice with an archived profile on our website
- The selected artist is featured on our social media platforms
- The selected artist is welcome to join and represent MW as a jury for future opportunities
Shortlisted:
- (5) shortlisted artists will be selected based on the merit of their submitted portfolio
- Each shortlisted artist will be interviewed about their work and practice with an archived profile on our website
- Each shortlisted artist will be featured on our social media platforms
- Each shortlisted artist is welcome to join and represent MW in future opportunities
Deadline:
07/December/2025
Entry Fee:
- Yes
Fee Detail:
$40.00
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