Open Call for Foundwork Artist Prize

Aug. 29, 2024

Foundwork has announced the open call for its 2024 Foundwork Artist Prize, an annual juried award for emerging and mid-career artists. The international prize recognizes outstanding artists working in any media, awarding them with unrestricted $10,000 grants and juror studio visits. Foundwork’s sixth annual selection aims to provide a platform for contemporary artists to share their work with the global art community.

2023 Honoree Valerie Asiimwe Amani: ‘To Dismantle a House,’ 2022, Installation and performance // Courtesy of the artist

Each year, the jury honour at least one artist, and shortlist a further three standout applicants. Judges will be on the lookout for artists who demonstrate a critical engagement with, and make a distinctive contribution to, their chosen media. Honouree and shortlisted artists will also be invited for in-depth interviews as part of Foundwork’s ‘Dialogues’ program, increasing public engagement with their practice. Last year’s honouree was Valerie Asiimwe Amani and shortlisted artists were Sonia Almeida, Clifford Prince King and Catalina Ouyang.

2023 Shortlisted Honoree Catalina Ouyang: ‘Lucretia’s Apostrophe,’ 2022, found drawers, cement, steel, horse femur, polyester fleece, walnut, light, found fabric, carved soapstone, carved maple, papier mache, beeswax, acrylic, and copper, 62x27x28 in // Courtesy of the artist

This year’s jury, which has just been announced, includes esteemed curators, gallerists and artists based in Hong Kong, London, New York, Basel, Richmond and Abidjan. Bringing a range of perspectives and experience to the 2024 jury are Chisenhale Gallery curator, Olivia Aherne; Curator and Director of Kunsthalle Basel, Mohamed Almusibli; Hong Kong-based gallerist, Lorraine Kiang; Ivorian-American artist, Monsieur Zohore; and New York-based gallerist, Rachel Uffner.

2023 Shortlisted Honoree Clifford Prince King: ‘Untitled, (Love & Basketball),’ 2023, 35mm // Courtesy of the artist

To be considered for the Foundwork Artist Prize, artists need to maintain a published profile throughout this year’s selection period, uploading at least six artworks and an artist statement to the Foundwork site. The selection process will take place in autumn 2024, after the September application deadline. Further instructions on eligibility and how to participate can be found in the Foundwork Artist Prize section on the FAQ page.

2023 Shortlisted Honoree Sonia Almeida: ‘Search Engines,’ 2021, oil on textured wallpaper, Ink on moiré fabric, oil on textured wallpaper, ink on moiré fabric, wood structure with wheels, 97x27x17 in // Courtesy of the artist

Founded in 2017, Foundwork is a charitable organization that supports access and recognition for artists, providing a platform for them to share their work with curators, gallerists and other prospective collaborators through ongoing programmes and artist profiles.