OPEN CALL: The Material Works Art Award 2024 ( $2500.00 purchase award )

<p class="p1">The Material Works Art Award supports artists through a one-time $2500.00 grant in exchange for an original artwork that will join our growing contemporary art collection. This award recognizes artistic excellence and aims to promote career advancement through increasing visibility and exposure. </p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p class="p1">Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the ( December 8, 2024 ) deadline. </p> <p class="p1">Early submissions will be considered for social media features and other highlights!</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Award Breakdown:</p> <p class="p1">Winner: </p> <p class="p1">-The award grants (1) selected artist $2500.00 based on the merit of their submitted portfolio</p> <p class="p1">-The award is exchanged for an original artwork ( one of similar monetary value to the award amount) </p> <p class="p1">-This artwork will be negotiated and determined with the selected artist</p> <p class="p1">-The artwork joins our collection and is considered for future exhibition opportunities</p> <p class="p1">(MW will cover shipping costs and details will be discussed with the selected artist)</p> <p class="p1">-The selected artist is interviewed about their work and practice with an archived profile on our website</p> <p class="p1">-The selected artist is featured on our social media platforms</p> <p class="p1">-The selected artist is welcome to join and represent MW as a jury for future opportunities </p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Shortlisted: </p> <p class="p1">-(5) shortlisted artists will be selected based on the merit of their submitted portfolio</p> <p class="p1">-Each shortlisted artist will be interviewed about their work and practice with an archived profile on our website</p> <p class="p1">-Each shortlisted artist will be featured on our social media platforms</p> <p class="p1">-Each shortlisted artist is welcome to join and represent MW in future opportunities</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Application Review Fee: $40.00</p> <p class="p1">( There is a one-time application review fee per submission. This is in place to help offset the costs of logistics, and to assist in funding and creating new opportunities for artists ) </p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p class="p1">Deadline: December 8, 2024</p> <p class="p1">( 12/08/2024 12:00 am Central Time, USA)</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p class="p1">We look forward to seeing your work! - MW </p> <p class="p1">Direct Application Form: <a href="https://form.jotform.com/242596912334057" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Material Works Art Award 2024 - Application </a></p> <p class="p1">Website: <a href="https://materialworksart.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">materialworksart.com</a></p> <p class="p1">Get Connected: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/materialworks__/">@materialworks__</a></p>