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from e-flux

.ART registry launches global award celebrating the story behind an artwork

May 11–November 1, 2026

https://www.award.art

.ART Award 2026 is a new global art prize celebrating how art is made. Open to artists worldwide, working in any medium or art form. Instead of an application form, artists submit a digital presence, a website, portfolio, or social profile linked through a .ART domain, that documents their identity, process, and work as one continuous record. 50K+ USD in total prize value, including a 15,000 USD grand prize, artist residencies in France and Spain, editorial coverage in leading art media, and a premium .ART domain. Winners revealed during Art Basel Miami on December 3, 2026. Judged by a ten-member international jury including leading voices in contemporary art and culture. Learn more here: award.art

Submission requirements
Every submission must link to the following three core elements. These requirements apply equally to standalone websites and social media profiles linked via a .ART domain.

–Artist Identity: Biography (min 100 words) describing who the artist or collective is, their practice, and background Links to social media or external portfolio (optional but encouraged)
–Artwork Presentation: High-quality images, video, or 3D models of the work; Concise descriptions or captions for each piece; Technical details: medium and materials used, dimensions, and software or digital tools (if applicable); Optional: embedded media or additional documentation (sound, video, animations)
–Narrative—the story behind the work. Each submission must include one of the following: A written text, or a link to it (min 100 words) describing the artwork’s creation, materials, inspiration, and concept; A video (30 secs) with the artist or collective member(s) speaking directly about the work and its process. The narrative should reflect: The concept and inspiration behind the work The narrative of creation—how the work came to be Any personal or cultural contexts that shaped the work
–Supplementary Documentation (Recommended). While not mandatory, submissions are strengthened by additional context such as: Sketches and working drawings; Process videos or photo essays; Notes, essays, or reflective texts Interviews with the artist or collaborators.

Prizes, 50K+ USD total prize value
–Grand Prize: 15,000 USD cash
–Artist Residency Award (France): One month at Château du Fresne, near Paris
–Artist Residency Award (Spain): A residency at Anfitrion in Marbella
–Publication Award: Editorial coverage in Whitewall Magazine, the campaign's media partner
–ART Domain Award: A 10,000 USD premium .ART domain name
–Additional prizes: To be announced

Eligibility
Open to individual artists and artist collectives from all backgrounds, including but not limited to different cultures, ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of submission.

Open to artists from all geographic regions—no restrictions based on nationality or place of residence. Multiple entries are permitted, as long as each submission—whether a single artwork, a series, or an artist’s overall practice—is presented on or linked to a separate .ART domain.

Accepted formats include:
–A website hosted directly on a .ART domain
–A .ART domain redirecting to a fully developed website on another extension
–A .ART domain redirecting to a social media profile or page (e.g., Instagram, hug.art profile)—provided the profile meets all content requirements listed below

Note: Regardless of format, every submission must meet the same content standards. A redirect to a social media profile is eligible only if the profile contains all required elements: artist identity, visual documentation of the work, and a narrative element