Grant opportunity
The Meridian Award 2026
Independent international art award recognising one contemporary artist, with finalists receiving publication/promotion.
- Funder
- The Meridian Award
- June 15, 2026
- June 15, 2026: Jun 15, 2026
- Award
- $1,000 unrestricted cash prize plus international visibility
- Applicant
- Contemporary artists working in any medium
- Discipline
- Arts, Culture, Journalism and Public Diplomacy
- Region
- Global
- Posted
- Mar 30, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The Meridian Award 2026 is a art prize from The Meridian Award. Independent international art award recognising one contemporary artist, with finalists receiving publication/promotion.
Who can apply
Contemporary artists working in any medium
What it supports
- Arts, Culture, Journalism and Public Diplomacy
- Global
- Art Prize
Funding and duration
- $1,000 unrestricted cash prize plus international visibility
June 15, 2026
June 15, 2026: Jun 15, 2026
How to apply
Use the linked official/source page to confirm the full call text, eligibility rules, required documents, deadline, time zone and submission route before applying.
Call details
Source-based overview
Independent international art award recognising one contemporary artist, with finalists receiving publication/promotion. The opportunity is offered by The Meridian Award. It supports Contemporary Art; Visual Arts; Global; Art Prize. The recorded eligibility focus is: Contemporary artists working in any medium. The recorded deadline or key date is June 15, 2026. Applicants should use the official page for final eligibility, required documents, funding conditions and submission instructions.
Eligibility
Contemporary artists working in any medium
Funding and benefits
$1,000 unrestricted cash prize plus international visibility
Themes and supported activities
Arts, Culture, Journalism and Public Diplomacy
Global
Art Prize
Deadline and timeline
June 15, 2026: June 15, 2026: Jun 15, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the linked official/source page to confirm the full call text, eligibility rules, required documents, deadline, time zone and submission route before applying.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.