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Hopper Prize 2026 – Global Artist Grant
The Hopper Prize is a grant-making institution and digital archiving platform offering unrestricted cash grants to visual artists worldwide on a bi-annual basis. Each cycle awards two $4,500 grants and four $1,000 grants, totaling $26,000 annually. In addition to funding, 30 artists per cycle are selected for digital archiving on the organization's website, and applicants may opt-in for Instagram exposure. The program is open to all individual visual artists 18+ and collaborative teams internationally, with no restrictions on media except sound-based art. Selection is merit-based, judged by professional curators from major institutions.
Who can apply
Open to all individual visual artists 18+ and collaborative teams worldwide at any career stage. No media restrictions except sound-based art. No residency requirements.Perks & benefits
- Digital archiving on the Hopper Prize website for 30 artists per cycle (60 annually)
- Social media promotion via organization's Instagram account (optional opt-in)
- Professional exposure through press and networks
- Merit-based selection by curators from major institutions (Met Museum, Whitney, MoMA PS1)
- Artists retain full copyright of their work
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