# Artsin Square Prize 2026

Artsin Square Prize 2026 is a prize offered by Artsin Square (open internationally).
Applications close on 25 November 2026.
Funding or payment: $1,000 USD.
The entry fee is 30 USD.

**Disciplines:** Painting, Photography, Drawing, Sculpture, Ceramics, Printmaking, Textile, Installation, Digital, Mixed Media
**Career stage:** Early Career, Emerging, Mid-Career, Established, All stages

The Artsin Square Prize 2026 is an international open call inviting visual artists from anywhere in the world to submit work for the inaugural edition of this new annual award.

One winner will receive a $1,000 USD cash prize, a feature in the print edition of Artsin Square magazine, a published interview on the Artsin Square website, and a permanent artist profile page. Their work will also be promoted through the Artsin Square newsletter and social media channels.

There is no set theme — artists are encouraged to submit work that best represents their current practice. Any visual medium is welcome, including painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, textile, installation, collage, digital art, and mixed media.

Up to 3 shortlisted artists will also receive a dedicated online presentation and social media promotion, at no additional cost.

**Who can apply:**
- Visual artists aged 18 and over from any country
- Emerging, mid-career, and established artists
- Artist collectives (applying as one applicant)
- Galleries or organisations may submit on behalf of an artist with the artist's permission

**Submission requirements:**
- 3 to 10 artworks, submitted as JPEG files (max 5MB each)
- Images uploaded directly via the application form
- Optional artist biography of up to 250 words

**Fee:** $30 USD for up to 3 images (non-refundable)

**Key dates:**
- Deadline: 25 November 2026
- Finalists and winner announced: first week of December 2026

Applications are reviewed by the Artsin Square selection committee based on artistic and conceptual strength, originality, quality and consistency of work, and the development of the artist's individual practice.

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Source: https://patronage.nz/opportunities/artsin-square-artsin-square-prize-2026-2026 (Patronage, patronage.nz). Apply or check the latest details at the organiser's own page: https://artsinsquare.com/art-prize