---
title: Material Works Art Award 2026
description: >-
  Juried open call offering a $2,500 award for an original artwork joining
  Material Works' collection. Open worldwide, all visual art disciplines.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/44d00033-0e95-4d77-86ce-b80ef4772d38'
type: program
status: open
createdAt: '2026-09-23'
updatedAt: '2026-10-11'
programType: Prize/award
organization: Material Works
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/material-works'
deadline: '2026-12-06'
entryFee: 40 USD
location: Online
isOnline: true
compensationRange: '$2,500 one-time award in exchange for an original artwork.'
disciplines:
  - painting
  - photography
  - installation
  - sculpture
  - drawing
  - printmaking
  - mixed-media
  - experimental
  - conceptual art
---

# Material Works Art Award 2026

**Hosted by:** Material Works

**Type:** Prize/award | **Location:** Online | **Deadline:** December 6, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $40

## About This Program

### About This Call

The Material Works Art Award supports artists through a one-time $2500.00 award 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.

They 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.

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 their collection and is considered for future exhibition opportunities. MW will cover shipping costs.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** painting, photography, installation, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, mixed-media, experimental, conceptual art

## Compensation & Benefits

$2,500 one-time award in exchange for an original artwork.

**Includes:** Prize

A one-time $2,500.00 award is exchanged for an original artwork of similar monetary value, negotiated with the selected artist. The artwork joins Material Works' contemporary art collection and is considered for future exhibition opportunities. Material Works covers shipping costs.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 23, 2026
- **Deadline:** December 6, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://pci.jotform.com/form/262185636090156