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AwardKulturpreis der Stiftung Kunsthalle HochschwarzwaldKulturpreis der Stiftung Kunsthalle HochschwarzwaldDer Kulturpreis der Kunsthalle Hochschwarzwald Stiftung wird jährlich abwechselnd in den Kategorien „Bildende Kunst“ und „Darstellende Kunst“ gewährt.AwardRSA Elizabeth Lornie Photography Award 2026Royal Scottish AcademyThe RSA Elizabeth Lornie Photography Award offers a £5,000 prize, an exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy, and acquisition into the RSA Permanent Collections for photographers based in Scotland.AwardXVIII Premio de Pintura Ateneo de CáceresAteneo de CáceresEl Ateneo de Cáceres convoca el XVIII Premio de Pintura 2026, ofreciendo 3.000 €, una exposición individual y la incorporación de la obra a su colección.Award令和4年度助成選考結果公益財団法人松浦芸術文化財団公益財団法人松浦芸術文化財団が、現代アート制作を行う35歳以下のアーティスト（個人・グループ・団体）を対象に、最大100万円の助成金を提供する年度助成制度です。AwardPremio de Fotografía San Agustín - 2026San Agustín Tostadores de CaféPremio de Fotografía San Agustín 2026, primera edición, busca series de autor sobre el origen del café y otorga un premio único de 2.000 €.AwardFörderpreis der Antonia und Hermann Götz-Stiftung 2027Künstlerhaus MarktoberdorfDer Förderpreis der Antonia und Hermann Götz‑Stiftung 2027 richtet sich an junge Künstler*innen aus Schwaben oder Oberbayern im Bereich Malerei, Grafik und Plastik und ist mit 5.000 Euro dotiert.AwardM16 Artspace Drawing Prize 2026M16 ArtspaceEntries are now open for the 2026 M16 Artspace Drawing Prize! With a prize pool of over $15,000, the Prize celebrates the breadth and diversity of contemporary drawing practices.AwardLiving Poets Project – A Poet Laureate ProgramMayor's Office of Arts and Culture, City of BostonA short‑term, paid poet‑in‑school program for Boston‑area poets and teaching artists (up to seven $700 contracts).AwardDewar Arts AwardsDewar Arts AwardsPrestigious awards supporting talented young artists under 30 living or working in Scotland who lack the financial means to achieve their full potential.AwardThe un Design Award 2026International Competition Association (ICA)The un Design Award, an annual international design competition launched by the International Competition Association (ICA), has been recently opened for entries with aim to discover and recognize the most influential, outstanding designs and innovative talents worldwide.Award.ART Award 2026.ARTGlobal art prize celebrating how art is madeAward2026 올해의 금속공예가상 METALWORK & JEWELRY AWARD 수상자 공모고려아연이 주최하는 2026년 금속공예가상에 45세 이하의 한국 금속공예가·장신구 작가를 대상으로 1천만 원 상금과 전시회 기회를 제공하는 공모전입니다.AwardOpen Call for Cypriot and Cypriot Diaspora ArtistsSYNOSYNO invites Cypriot and Cypriot diaspora artists worldwide to apply for its 2026 Annual Open Call, offering unrestricted cash awards of €3,500 to three finalists in each of the emerging and established categories, plus editorial exposure.AwardPremio Estímulo a la Investigación en Artes Visuales MPBAFR 2026Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes Franklin RawsonPremio nacional que otorga dos estímulos de $1.500.000 cada uno para proyectos de investigación en artes visuales, abierto a profesionales y colectivos vinculados al sector en Argentina.AwardThe Bennett Prize 5The Bennett PrizeThe Bennett Prize is a biennial award of $75,000 for women figurative realist painters, offering a solo exhibition, traveling show, and a $50 entry fee; applications close on September 19, 2026.AwardCall for Nominations for the Molson PrizesCanada Council for the ArtsCall for nominations for the Canada Council for the Arts Molson Prizes, open to individuals who have made distinguished contributions to the arts or social sciences and humanities.AwardShirley Hannan National Portrait Award 2026South East Centre for Contemporary Art (SECCA)SECCA invites artists from across Australia to submit entries for the Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award 2026, a $50,000 non-acquisitive award for realistic portrait painting.AwardOpen Call 2026 for the Klimt02 New Talents Award. 12th EditionKlimt02The Klimt02 New Talents Award is an annual international initiative that recognizes emerging talents in contemporary jewellery and arts and crafts, offering a solo exhibition, a €1000 prize, and a work acquisition for the winner.AwardPrêmio Claraboia de Arte Contemporânea 2026ClaraboiaPrêmio anual que oferece R$10.000,00 ao artista vencedor, apoio de R$40.000,00 para produção e exposição individual em São Paulo, com inscrições até 21/09/2026.AwardRushworth Composition PrizeLiverpool PhilharmonicThe Rushworth Composition Prize offers early‑career composers a £1,000 award and a commission to write a new work for Liverpool Philharmonic’s 10:10 ensemble, plus workshops and mentoring.AwardConcurso Nacional Argentores Del Texto a la Escena 2026ArgentoresConcurso nacional de Argentores para autores teatrales, con premio de $500.000 y posibilidad de un adicional de $1.000.000 si la obra se representa en 2027.AwardJames Balog Earth Vision AwardsDenver Art MuseumThe James Balog Earth Vision Awards are biennial juried photography prizes supporting photographers addressing environmental issues.AwardOpen Call for Musicians and ComposersDreamstudio.ioComposers are invited to create a 3‑5 minute musical response to Cecile Elstein’s sculpture, with a £700 commission fee upon completion.AwardTAF Artist Award 2027 – South Asia 2027 (NEW)The Arts Family (TAF)The TAF Artist Award 2027 is a flagship prize recognising mid‑career or established contemporary artists, offering a major solo exhibition and a production grant of up to INR 1,50,000.Award2026 Paris Photo–Aperture PhotoBook AwardsAperture FoundationAnnual juried competition recognizing excellence in photobook publishing, offering a $10,000 First PhotoBook prize and exhibition at Paris Photo.AwardBasil Sellers Art Prize 2026Basil Sellers Exhibition CentreThe Basil Sellers Art Prize is a major national Australian art prize celebrating 2D works across painting, drawing and printmaking, offering a prize pool of over $55,000.AwardMarion Open Call – Atlas ArtsAtlas ArtsAtlas Arts invites writers, poets, visual artists and other creators from Skye, Raasay and Lochalsh to submit work for the upcoming edition of the Marion publication, with selected pieces receiving payment and publication.AwardFuture of Archives: Whose Archive Is It Anyway?The Photographers' GalleryOpen call for speakers to present a talk on archives at a one‑day event on 16 April 2027, with a £200 fee.AwardCall-out to All ComposersVancouver Chinese Music EnsembleThe Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble invites Canadian composers to submit new works for a $500 CAD commission as part of its third Composer Commission Project.AwardWomen United ART PRIZE 2026Women United ART MOVEMENTWomen United ART PRIZE 2026 is a prestigious contemporary art prize dedicated to celebrating female visual artists from around the world.AwardComposer Opportunities, Awards, & CommissionsCanadian Music CentreCall for Canadian composers to apply for commissions and awards, including a $500 CAD commission for a 5–7 minute work.AwardDia al-Azzawi Prize for Public ArtTamayouz Excellence AwardThe Dia al‑Azzawi Prize for Public Art is a biennial award that recognises transformative public art projects across the MENA region.AwardKunstpreis des Stiftes Klosterneuburg 2027 (St. Leopold Friedenspreis)Stift KlosterneuburgDer St. Leopold Friedenspreis ist ein zweijährlich ausgeschriebener Kunstpreis für Malerei, Grafik, Fotografie und Bildhauerei, der mit 12.000 € dotiert ist.AwardGlobal Design iT Award 2026Korean Federation of Design Industry Associations (KODIA)The Global Design iT Award 2026 is an international design competition organized by KODIA, open to designers worldwide across seven categories, with a final ceremony on 11 December 2026 in Seoul.AwardEast London Art Prize 2027East London Art PrizeThe East London Art Prize is an all-media art prize designed to showcase the talent of artists working and living in east London, with an accompanying event programme supporting artists’ careers and opportunities.Award58° Premios Nacionales de Cultura Universidad de Antioquia 2026Universidad de AntioquiaLa Universidad de Antioquia abre la 58ª edición de los Premios Nacionales de Cultura 2026, convocando a escritores, artistas y colectivos a presentar sus proyectos para optar a estímulos económicos y exposición.AwardEuropean Union Prize for LiteratureFederation of European Publishers and the European and International Booksellers FederationThe European Union Prize for Literature is an annual initiative launched in 2009 to recognise the best European emerging authors and celebrate the linguistic diversity and excellence of literature in countries participating in the Creative Europe programme.AwardCall for Artists: Escondido Creek Trail Public Art ProjectsCity of EscondidoThe City of Escondido invites artists to submit proposals for permanent public art (sculpture and murals) along the Escondido Creek Trail, offering monetary awards ranging from $1,000 to $230,000.AwardPremio José Rovirosa a Mejor documental y Mejor documental estudiantilFilmoteca de la UNAMPremio que otorga la Filmoteca de la UNAM a los mejores documentales y documentales estudiantiles, abierto a mexicanos y residentes extranjeros en México.AwardBEYOND THE IMAGE ART PRIZE 2026 – Who are you beyond the image?Via Gluck 62 AIRThe Beyond the Image Art Prize is an international open call for contemporary photography, video, experimental film and hybrid audiovisual works, offering a solo exhibition and festival inclusion.AwardPrémio Artes & Ofícios | Novo DesignAICEP Portugal GlobalO Prémio Artes & Ofícios | Novo Design pretende reconhecer, distinguir e conferir visibilidade pública à excelência do saber fazer artesanal contemporâneo em Portugal, valorizando a intersecção entre tradição, inovação e novas práticas de design enquanto motores de desenvolvimento cultural, social e económico sustentável.Awardeuward10 – European Art Award for Art BrutAugustinum StiftungThe euward10 is the European award for contemporary Art Brut presented by the Augustinum Stiftung, open to artists across Europe with intellectual, psychological or mental disabilities. Applications are accepted until 10 October 2026, with cash prizes and an exhibition at Haus der Kunst in Munich.AwardA' Audio and Sound Equipment Design Award 2026A' Design Award & CompetitionThe A' Audio Products Design Award is an international product design competition recognizing best audio equipment by leading designers and brands worldwide.Award2026年度 東急財団 美術賞東急財団東急財団が主催する2026年度美術賞は、若手アーティストと地域に根ざしたキュレーターを対象に、国際的な活躍が期待される作品・活動を顕彰し、展示会やプレゼンテーションの機会を提供します。AwardPremio Vittorio Viviani 28ª edizioneLibera Accademia di Pittura "Vittorio Viviani" APSConcorso nazionale di pittura con tema libero, aperto a tutti gli artisti maggiorenni, con premi in denaro e esposizione a Villa Brivio (Nova Milanese).AwardCall for applications to support young artists worldwide in creating works that address the ecological crisisEU Funding PortalA call for artists aged 14‑30 to submit works on the global ecological crisis, with cash prizes for eight finalists.AwardArt Bank – The RoomsThe RoomsThe Rooms’ Art Bank invites Newfoundland and Labrador artists to submit works for possible acquisition by the provincial government.