.ART Award

 .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+ in total prize value, including a $15,000 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 10-member international jury including leading voices in contemporary art and culture.

Learn more → award.art

Submission Content 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.

A. 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)

B. 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)

C. 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

D. 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