100 Emerging Artworks of 2026
Arts to Hearts ProjectAbout This Opportunity
“Spotlighting and celebrating the most compelling emerging artists from around the world”
100 Emerging Artworks is an internationally recognized annual initiative by Arts to Hearts Project, dedicated to spotlighting and celebrating the most compelling emerging artists from around the world.
Founded in 2023, the project was created with a clear vision: to provide emerging artists with a serious, thoughtfully curated platform for global visibility. Each year, 100 artists are carefully hand-selected through a rigorous review process and featured in a prestigious hardcover art book. The publication is distributed to collectors, galleries, curators, and art professionals internationally, positioning selected artists within the broader contemporary art conversation.
The initiative has rapidly built a strong reputation through meaningful collaborations with respected art institutions and platforms:
2023 Edition – in collaboration with Milan Art Institute
2024 Edition – in collaboration with Danielle Krysa (The Jealous Curator)
2025 Edition – in collaboration with Singulart
Across its first three editions, 300 artists representing over 35 countries have been featured. Many of these artists have since gone on to secure international exhibitions, gallery representation, and recognition from prominent collectors.
Each volume has evolved into a collector's edition, available through major global platforms such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble, as well as select art bookstores worldwide. Beyond publication, the book serves as a lasting professional credential — a museum-quality documentation of an artist's work within an internationally recognized curatorial framework.
With every edition, 100 Emerging Artworks continues to grow as a trusted, career-elevating platform for artists who are ready to be seen — seriously, internationally, and with intention.
Top Winner
One artist will be selected as the Top Winner and will receive:
USD 1,000 cash award
A dedicated 4-page feature spread in the 4th Edition of the 100 Emerging Artworks hardcover book
A customized glass trophy
Official Winner recognition within the publication
The 4-page feature offers expanded space for artwork presentation, artist statement, and contextual documentation within a professionally produced international publication.
Second and Third Place
Two artists will be selected for Second and Third Place recognition.
Each will receive:
A dedicated 4-page feature spread in the 4th Edition hardcover book
A customized glass trophy
Official distinction within the publication
(Second and Third Place recipients receive all recognition benefits included in the Winner package, excluding the cash award.)
Eligibility & Requirements
Career Stage
Geographic Eligibility
Disciplines
Applicant Type
Individual artists only
Additional Requirements
Applications submitted through the online application form. Artists are hand-selected through a rigorous review process.
Note
Open to emerging artists from around the world. The initiative is internationally recognized and has featured artists from over 35 countries.
Compensation & Benefits
Overview
Top Winner: $1,000 cash award + 4-page feature spread + glass trophy. 2nd and 3rd Place: 4-page feature spread + glass trophy (no cash award). All 100 selected artists featured in hardcover book.
Amount
$1,000 - $1,000
Includes
Selection Process
100 artists are carefully hand-selected through a rigorous review process.
