Grants & Fellowships / Verified 2 September 2026
Artadia Awards 2026 Boston offers three unrestricted $15,000 grants to contemporary visual artists in Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, and Suffolk Counties who have lived and worked there for at least two consecutive years. No application fee. Applicants must not be enrolled in degree programs, previously awarded $10,000+ by Artadia, or related to staff. Deadline September 15, 2026.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 15, 2026
“September 15, 2026 by 11:59pm ET”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
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What you get. Cash award + tailored ancillary programming and support
“$15,000 unrestricted award per awardee (three awarded); no housing, studio, or travel mentioned”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Contemporary visual artists living and working in Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, and Suffolk Counties for minimum two consecutive years. Not currently enrolled in or planning to attend art-related degree programs. Never recei
How they choose.
“Two-tier jury: preliminary panel selects six finalists from all submissions; second panel of two curators (one local, one national) conducts virtual studio visits with finalists and designates three awardees”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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