$4,500 Artist Grants | The Hopper Prize Fall 2026

Grants for Artists

The Hopper Prize is a grant-making institution and digital archiving platform offering a series of individual artist grants on a bi-annual basis totaling $26,000.00 USD.

Now offering $4,500 grants.

We provide unrestricted cash grants in the amount of $4,500 and $1,000 to artists around the globe.

Organization Overview

The Hopper Prize was established to provide grants, visibility, and career enhancing validation to artists who demonstrate a serious commitment to their work.

We accept submissions for grants through a bi-annual open call. For each grant cycle, a new cohort of artists is selected to receive financial support and widespread exposure. Grant winners and finalists are chosen solely on the basis of artistic excellence and the promise of future potential.

We view the field of visual art in its broadest and most inclusive sense and therefore make our awards available to artists working in any media.

Program Highlights

• $26,000.00 total across 12 Grants annually (6 in Spring, 6 in Fall)
• $4,500.00 x 4 Artists — 4 Artists Will Each Receive $4,500.00 USD (2 in Spring, 2 in Fall)
• $1,000.00 x 8 Artists — 8 Artists Will Each Receive $1,000.00 USD (4 in Spring, 4 in Fall)
• 60 Features — 30 artists from each grant cycle (60 annually) will have their work archived at hopperprize.org
• Extensive Exposure — When you apply, you may select to have your work considered for additional exposure on Instagram @hopperprize

Supporting Artists Around the Globe

Since 2018, The Hopper Prize has funded artists around the globe, working in all media, at all stages of their careers—from emerging to mid-career to established.

Recipients of The Hopper Prize have gone on to exhibit their work at major galleries, art fairs, museums, and biennials.

About This Call

The Hopper Prize is now accepting entries for Fall 2026 $4,500 artist grants. They will be providing 6 grants totaling $13,000 USD. This open call provides you with a direct path to get your work in front of an international community of curators, artists, gallerists, and arts administrators. In addition to grants, 30 artists will be selected for a shortlist. Additional exposure is available via our online Journal as well as our Instagram feed, currently reaching an audience over 175k.