International open call
Foundwork is pleased to announce the open call for the 2025 Foundwork Artist Prize, an annual juried award for emerging and mid-career artists working in any media.
Now in its seventh year, the award includes an unrestricted 10,000 USD grant, remote studio visits with each of the esteemed jurors, and a long-form interview as part of Foundwork's Dialogues program. In addition to the honoree, three artists will be named to the 2025 Short List.
The jury for the 2025 Foundwork Artist Prize includes highly acclaimed and visionary voices hailing from New York, Los Angeles, Boston, London, and Paris:
–Carmen Hermo, Lorraine and Alan Bressler Curator of Contemporary Art, MFA Boston, Boston
–Ebony Haynes, Senior Director, David Zwirner and 52 Walker, New York City
–Lauren Mackler, Independent Curator, Writer, and Designer, Los Angeles
–Antonia Marsh, Curator and Founder, Soft Opening, London
–Hugo Vitrani, Curator, Palais de Tokyo, Paris
The Prize is open to artists residing anywhere in the world with limited exceptions. To be considered, artists will need to register and maintain a profile on the Foundwork website, with at least six artworks and an artist statement published on their profile page, throughout the 2025 selection period: 5pm PT, September 26, 2025–5pm PT, December 31, 2025.
Artists should see the FAQ and Prize Rules for instructions, terms and conditions. If you have other questions, please email support [at] foundwork.art. Visit here to register.
About Foundwork
Foundwork is a Los Angeles-based 501(c)3 charitable organization whose mission is to support access and recognition for contemporary artists worldwide. Foundwork provides a focused online platform for emerging and mid-career artists to introduce their work to curators, gallerists, and other collaborators across the global contemporary art community. The organization also hosts ongoing programming, including the Foundwork Artist Prize, to foster interest and engagement for participating artists.
