The Hopper Prize Individual Artist Grants 2026

A twice-annual international competition awarding unrestricted cash grants to visual artists selected on the merit and quality of their work. Each cycle awards two $4,500 grants and four $1,000 grants; additional artists may be included in the Hopper Prize online archive. The page reports conflicting annual totals of $22,000 and $26,000.

Applicants must be at least 18 and may reside anywhere internationally, with no nationality, career-stage, or experience restrictions. Artists may work in any medium or production method except sound-based art; collaborative teams and collectives may apply. Applications must be submitted directly through hopperprize.org, with no nominations accepted. The non-refundable application fee is $40. The listed disciplines include painting, photography, sculpture, drawing, video/film, performance, new media, installation, printmaking, fiber/textile art, and multiple disciplines. Per cycle, two selected artists receive $4,500 grants and four receive $1,000 grants; these are conditional awards rather than guaranteed participant compensation. The page flags a discrepancy between reported annual totals of $22,000 and $26,000. Artists retain copyright, while winners and finalists grant permission for reproduction on the organization's website and digital collateral only. Attempts to influence jurors or staff result in immediate disqualification.