Foundwork is pleased to announce the open call for the 2025 Foundwork Artist Prize, an annual juried award for emerging and mid-career artists working in any media. The award includes an unrestricted 10,000 USD grant, remote studio visits with each of this year’s esteemed jurors, and a long-form interview as part of the Foundwork Dialogues  program. In addition, three shortlisted artists will be named to the 2025 Short List.

The jury for the 2025 Foundwork Artist Prize includes highly acclaimed and visionary voices hailing from New York, Los Angeles, Boston, London, and Paris:

• Carmen Hermo, Lorraine and Alan Bressler Curator of Contemporary Art, MFA Boston
• Ebony Haynes, Senior Director, David Zwirner and 52 Walker, New York City
• Lauren Mackler, Independent Curator, Writer, and Designer, Los Angeles
• Antonia Marsh, Curator and Founder, Soft Opening, London
• Hugo Vitrani, Curator, Palais de Tokyo, Paris

Eligibility: The Prize is open to artists residing anywhere in the world with limited exceptions. To be considered, artists will need to register and maintain a profile on the Foundwork website, with at least six artworks and an artist statement published on their profile page, throughout the 2025 selection period: 5:00pm PT, September 26, 2025–5:00pm PT, December 31, 2025. Artists should see the FAQ and Prize Rules for instructions, terms and conditions. If you have other questions, please email support@foundwork.art. Visit www.foundwork.art/signup to register. 
 

Awards: $10,000 Unrestricted grant. Studio visits with each juror. Long-form interview in Foundwork Dialogues Program.

Application Fees: There is no separate application fee to participate in the 2025 Foundwork Artist Prize. However, to be eligible, you will need to maintain an active Foundwork membership throughout the 2025 selection period. See FAQ for more information.