Eligibility

Visual artists & photographers around the globe, age 18 and older, are eligible to apply.

Number of Participants

The Hopper Prize is now accepting entries for $4,500 and $1,000 artist grants. They will be providing 6 grants totaling $13,000 USD. 2 artists will each receive $4,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000. In addition to grants, 30 artists will be selected for a shortlist. Additional exposure is available via our online Journal as well as our Instagram feed, currently reaching an audience over 175k.

Deadline

November 17, 2026 17:59 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

February 26, 2027 05:00 UTC

Duration

August 19, 2026 - November 17, 2026

Funding

• $13,000.00 stipend (one-time)

Disciplines

Conceptual Art, Digital Media, Drawing, Fiber Arts, Illustration, Installation, Interdiscplinary Arts, Multimedia, Painting, Performance Art, Photography, Printmaking, Textile, Visual Arts

Program Description

The Hopper Prize was established in order to increase the recognition of artwork created by artists and photographers. Our aim is to advance artists' careers by providing them with unrestricted financial support that is coupled with a platform for increased visibility. We accept submissions twice a year via an open call. We are currently accepting submissions for the Fall 2026 grant cycle. Program Highlights Total Awards: $13,000.00 USD for visual artists — $4,500.00 – 2 artists will each receive a $4,500 (USD) grant — $1,000.00 – 4 artists will each receive a $1,000 (USD) grant — 30 artists will have their work archived at hopperprize.org — A selection from the submissions will be featured on our Instagram feed @hopperprize — Additional exposure will be available to winners through our Journal: Insights into Contemporary Art