Material Works Art Award 2024

Material Works Art Award 2024

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

We 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. Please note that submissions for music, writing/poetry, and time-based media are not being accepted at this time.

Deadline: (EXTENDED) DEC 15 2024

Early submissions will be considered for social media features and other highlights!

Award Breakdown:

Winner:

The award grants (1) selected artist $2500.00 based on the merit of their submitted portfolio
The award is exchanged for an original artwork ( one of similar monetary value to the award grant )
The artwork will be negotiated and determined with the selected artist upon award
The artwork joins our collection and is considered for future exhibition opportunities
MW will cover shipping costs and details will be discussed with the selected artist
The selected artist is interviewed about their work and practice with an archived profile on our website
The selected artist is featured on our social media platforms
The selected artist is welcome to join and represent MW as a jury for future opportunities

Shortlisted:

(5) shortlisted artists will be selected based on the merit of their submitted portfolio
Each shortlisted artist will be interviewed about their work and practice with an archived profile on our website
Each shortlisted artist will be featured on our social media platforms
Each shortlisted artist is welcome to join and represent MW in future opportunities

Submission Guidelines:

(1) Submission per applicant
Applicant must be over the age of 18
All applications must be submitted online via jotform
All submitted images must be of the applicant’s original artwork
Upload (1-15) images that best express your work and practice (~2 mb jpegs each)
Upload (1) image of an artwork for our collection in exchange for the award grant (optional)
Upload an image list for each submitted work ( title, medium, date, size, and additional details)
Upload an Artist Statement (500 words) BIO (500 words) CV or Resume (all optional)
Upload (1) Studio/workspace image or artist portrait (optional)
Pay the application review fee via the payment/PayPal link at the end of the application form

Application Review Fee: $40.00

( There is a one-time non-refundable application review fee per submission. This is in place to help offset the costs of logistics, and to assist in funding and creating new opportunities for artists )

Deadline: (EXTENDED) DEC 15 2024

( 12/15/2024 at 12:00 am Central Time, USA )

Thank you for applying, and we look forward to seeing your work!

- M a t e r i a l W o r k s

Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Email*

example@example.com

Website *

include a website link to your online portfolio

Social Media

(optional) include your social media handles

Would you like to be considered for social media features on our platforms?

YesNo

Artist Statement ( 500 words )

(optional) 0/500

BIO ( 500 words )

(optional) 0/500

CV or Resume

(optional) upload a PDF document of your CV or Resume here

Work Images *

Upload 1-15 images: lastname_firstname_title_year.jpg (please keep each file ~2 mb each)

Work Details / Information

Please include details about your submitted work: Title, Year, Materials, Dimensions, and any other additional information about the work you would like to share ( You may also upload this information as a single PDF )

Work Details / Information ( single PDF Upload )

Please upload a PDF document detailing your submitted works: Title, Year, Materials, Dimensions, and any other additional information about the works you would like to share.

Collection Artwork

(optional) upload an image of an artwork for the award exchange. ( Reminder: The award is based on your portfolio. This artwork is considered as an additional piece to your application and can be one of your submitted works from your portfolio, or a new piece not already included )

Collection Artwork Details / Information

(optional) Title, Year, Materials, Dimensions, and any other additional information about the work you would like to share.

Studio or Workspace Image / Studio Portrait Image

(optional) Please upload an image of you in your studio or of your workspace

Additional Notes

(optional) include any additional notes here

I confirm I have read and agree to the terms and conditions layout on the Material Works Art website...*

I confirm and agree

Application Review Fee: *

USD( There is a one-time non-refundable application review fee per submission.This is in place to help offset the costs of logistics, and to assist in funding and creating new opportunities for fellow artists. Payments may also submit your application, please review your application before paying the fee.)

Payment Methods

Debit or Credit Card

Please click one of the PayPal options to complete payment and submit the form.