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title: Artes Mundi 12 Exhibition and Prize
description: >-
  International biennial exhibition and £40,000 prize for emerging to mid-career
  artists worldwide. Nominations open until 31 May 2026. Cardiff, Wales.
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type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-05-29'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Prize/award
organization: Artes Mundi
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/artes-mundi'
deadline: '2026-05-31'
location: 'Cardiff, United Kingdom'
isOnline: false
compensationRange: '£40,000 prize for the winning artist'
careerStages:
  - Emerging artist
  - Mid-career
---

# Artes Mundi 12 Exhibition and Prize

**Hosted by:** Artes Mundi

**Type:** Prize/award | **Location:** Cardiff, United Kingdom | **Deadline:** May 31, 2026

## About This Program

> "Human Condition"

Artes Mundi 12 (AM12) is an international biennial exhibition and prize centred on the ongoing examination of the 'Human Condition'. Open to artists from anywhere in the world who are well known in their own country or region and have some experience of exhibiting internationally, considered emerging to mid-career. Nominations are reviewed by an independent jury who select artists for the biennial exhibition in Wales and form a shortlist for the AM12 Prize. The winning artist receives £40,000. Artes Mundi is the flagship international visual arts organisation for Wales, established in 2002 in Cardiff. Previous prize winners include Antonio Paucar (2026), Taloi Havini (2024), Firelei Báez, John Akomfrah (2017), Theaster Gates (2015), and Teresa Margolles (2012).

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Mid-career
- **Geographic Eligibility:** International

## Compensation & Benefits

£40,000 prize for the winning artist

**Includes:** Prize

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 29, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 31, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfks4Ilgpgj5cv27AnIgcT5JOKOhW4FjU7MeU4q2yWGw0-EJg/viewform?usp=publish-editor