2022 Foundwork Artist Prize | $10,000 Juried Grant with Studio Visits and Interview

The Foundwork Artist Prize is an annual juried award to recognize outstanding practices by contemporary emerging and mid-career artists working in any media. The Prize is open to artists residing anywhere in the world with limited exceptions, and the deadline to register is September 26, 2022.

One honoree will receive an unrestricted $10,000 grant and studio visits with each of the distinguished jurors. In addition, the honoree and three shortlisted artists will each be interviewed as part of the Foundwork Dialogues program to further public engagement with their work. 

The jury for the 2022 Foundwork Artist Prize includes leading international curators, gallerists, educators, and artists:

Edgar Arcenaux, Multidisciplinary Artist, Los Angeles

César García-Alvarez, Founding Executive & Artistic Director, The Mistake Room, Los Angeles

Lauren Kelly, Partner and Director, Sean Kelly Gallery, New York

Eva Langret, Director, Frieze London

Javier Peres, Founder, Peres Projects, Berlin, Milan, and Seoul 

Artists should see the FAQ and Prize Rules posted on the Foundwork website for instructions, terms and conditions. If you have further questions, please email support@foundwork.art.

To be considered for the 2022 Prize, artists must register and maintain a published artist profile on the Foundwork website, with at least 6 artworks and an artist statement published on their profile page, throughout the selection period: 5:00 pm PT, September 26, 2022 – 5:00 pm PT, December 31, 2022. Visit foundwork.art/signup to register any time.

About Foundwork

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