International Grants & Prizes / Verified 2 September 2026
The Prix Pierre-Ayot awards CA$5,000 plus CA$2,500 for a solo exhibition and promotion in Montréal, with the city purchasing one work. No application fee. Eligibility criteria are not specified on the available page; contact the organizers directly to confirm requirements before the September 30, 2026 deadline.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 30, 2026
“September 22, 2026”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“none (page mentions no fee)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. CA$5,000 grant + CA$2,500 exhibition/promotion budget for a Montréal solo show + acquisition of a work by the City of Montréal
“$7,500 grant plus $2,500 budget for promotion and organization of a solo exhibition in Montreal; the Ville de Montréal acquires a work by the winner for its municipal art collection.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Not stated in the text. The page mentions "emerging" artists and lists past winners, but does not explicitly state eligibility criteria (e.g., nationality, residency, career stage, or gallery affiliation requirements).
“to promote excellence in emerging visual arts in Montreal”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Not stated. The page lists winners and finalists from past years but does not describe the judging panel or selection process.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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