.ART Award 2026 Global Art Competition for Artists with a USD 15,000 Prize and Artist Residencies

The .ART platform has opened applications for the inaugural .ART Award 2026, a global art prize celebrating creative works as well as the stories and processes behind their creation.

The competition does not focus solely on the final form of the artwork. It also considers how the idea developed, the sources of inspiration, the personal or cultural context of the work, and the tools and materials used by the artist.

Applicants participate through a web domain ending in .ART, which may be connected to the artist’s website, portfolio, profile on an art platform, or social media page. The submitted link must provide a clear archive documenting the artist’s identity, body of work, and creative process.

The competition is open to individual artists and art collectives from all countries, including applicants from Arab countries. It welcomes a wide range of art forms, including visual and digital art, poetry, music, and performance art.

Prizes

The total value of the prizes and benefits offered exceeds USD 50,000 and includes:

1. Grand Prize: One artist will receive a cash award of USD 15,000.
2. Artist Residency in France: A one-month residency at Château du Fresne.
3. Artist Residency in Spain: A one-month residency with Anfitrion.art in Marbella.
4. Media Coverage: An article or editorial feature about one selected artist in an international art publication.
5. Premium Domain Name: A premium .ART domain name valued at up to USD 10,000.

Eligible Artistic Fields

The competition accepts a wide range of artistic practices, including:

1. Visual arts.
2. Painting and illustration.
3. Sculpture.
4. Digital art.
5. Photography.
6. Video and art films.
7. Animation.
8. Three-dimensional models and artworks.
9. Poetry and creative writing.
10. Music and sound art.
11. Performance art.
12. Interdisciplinary works.
13. Collaborative projects involving artists, scientists, engineers, and other professionals.

• Applications are open to artists of all nationalities and countries of residence.
• A wide range of artistic forms and disciplines are accepted, without restricting applicants to a specific field.
• Opportunity to win a cash prize of USD 15,000.
• Opportunity to participate in a one-month artist residency in France or Spain.
• Potential media coverage and promotion through a leading international art publication.
• Opportunity to present work before a judging panel of critics, curators, and experts in art, museums, and media.
• Enhanced digital and professional visibility through an independent website domain ending in .ART.
• Applicants may submit new, previously published, previously exhibited, or ongoing projects.
• Multiple submissions are allowed, provided that each submission has its own separate .ART domain.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Be at least 18 years old at the time of submission.
2. Apply as an individual artist or as a member of an artistic collective or team.
3. Applicants may apply from any country, with no restrictions on nationality or place of residence.
4. Applicants from all Arab countries are eligible to participate.
5. Own a website domain ending in .ART and connect it to the submitted content.
6. Prepare all submission materials in English.
7. Hold the rights to all submitted artworks, images, videos, and uploaded materials.
8. Meet all requirements related to documenting the artist’s identity, the artwork, and the story behind its creation.
9. Submit either a single work, a series of works, or documentation of the artist’s broader artistic practice.
10. Previously published or exhibited works, recent works, and ongoing projects are all eligible.
11. Multiple submissions are allowed, but each submission must be linked to a separate .ART domain.

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