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The Artist of the Year Award 2026
Award opportunity. Deadline: 2026-11-15
- Type
- Award
- Organizer
- Arts to Hearts Project
- Deadline
- 15 November 2026
- Where
- New York
- Compensation
- $500 cash prize, 2-page dedicated spread, 4-page dedicated feature, trophy, certificate of recognition, community promotion, book distribution
- Disciplines
- Visual Arts, Ceramics, Paintings, Sculpture, Photography, Installations, Drawings, Mixed Media, Etc., Printmaking, Textiles, Collage, Digital Art, Fiber Art, Conceptual Art, Experimental Practices
About this opportunity
Arts to Hearts Project presents the Artist of the Year Award 2026, an annual initiative to feature 100 artists in a collectible hardcover book. This open call welcomes artists of all backgrounds and career stages working in any visual medium. The top selected artist will receive a $500 cash prize, a trophy, and a dedicated four-page feature, while all selected artists receive a two-page spread in the publication.
Who can apply
- Open to artists aged 18 and above, from anywhere in the world.
- Emerging, mid-career, and established artists are welcome.
- Individual artists only.
- AI-generated artwork is not eligible.
How to apply
The application link and the full call are available to members, together with every other open opportunity ranked around your practice.