Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
The Indy Arts Council's 17th Annual MANIFEST PRIZE awards $10,000 to one artist, with four finalists receiving $250 each. Deadline is September 15, 2026; entry fee is $45. Your work must be completed in the past five years and available for exhibition December 11, 2026–January 8, 2027.
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Deadline. September 15, 2026
“September 15, 2026”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $45 to apply
“$45 entry (page-verified)”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. $10,000
“$10,000 cash award to winner; $250 each to four finalists; solo gallery exhibition; publication in Manifest Exhibition Annual”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Four-week exhibition (December 11, 2026–January 8, 2027)
Who can apply. Open to everyone. Works must have been completed within past five years (2021-2026). Work must be available for exhibition December 11, 2026–January 8, 2027. Artists who have previously submitted to or exhibited at Manifest are welcome to a
How they choose. Juried
“Anonymous multi-round jury process: 7-15+ person volunteer panel of professional and academic advisors; works scored across multiple jury rounds with shuffled membership; highest average score wins; blind jury process”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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