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21c Artadia Award.

Bentonville, AR (2026 cycle; rotating 21c Museum Hotel cities) · Artadia
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Artadia awards $15,000 annually to one contemporary visual artist based in a 21c Museum Hotel city. Applicants must have lived and worked in the eligible location for at least two consecutive years before the deadline, never received an Artadia award of $10,000 or more, and not be enrolled in or planning to enter an art degree program. The 2026 cycle covers Bentonville, AR, with a September 15 deadline; the application is free.

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Deadline. September 15, 2026

“Boston Application: Aug 15 – Sept 15, 2026. (Other 2026 cycles: LA Jan 1–Feb 1; Chicago Feb 1–March 1; NYC March 1–April 1; Bay Area May 1–June 1; 21c June 15–July 15; Atlanta Sept 1–Oct 1; Houston Oct 1–Nov 1)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

Cost to apply. Free to apply

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What you get. annually provides $15,000 in unrestricted funds to one artist

“$15,000 unrestricted funds per Awardee (three Awardees per cycle); lifelong access to Artadia Network; honorariums provided to non-winning Finalists; dedicated webpage on Artadia Artist Registry.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

Who can apply. Contemporary visual artist living and working in eligible city for ≥2 consecutive years prior to deadline. Not currently or planning to enroll in art-related degree program. Not related to Artadia staff. Never received Artadia award ≥$10,00

“living and working in eligible city for ≥2 consecutive years prior to deadline”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

How they choose.

“Two-round jury process: Round 1 – three-person jury (including one local curator) reviews applications and selects six Finalists; Round 2 – two-person jury conducts 45-minute virtual studio visits with each Finalist and designates three Awardees by sole discretion.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

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