ArtFundMe Summer Award ends 20 August 2026

Deadline: 20 August 2026. ArtFundMe invites photographers, artists, makers, and creative storytellers worldwide to apply for the Summer 2026 Award.

One selected applicant will receive a $1,000 grant to support their creative practice, together with dedicated editorial visibility focused on both the work and the story behind it.

The award welcomes photography alongside painting, illustration, sculpture, digital art, mixed media, craft, design, writing, performance, and other creative disciplines.

Applicants may be emerging, independent, or established creatives. ArtFundMe values thoughtful work, clear creative direction, and the personal journey behind each practice.

The programme runs four times each year, creating recurring opportunities for artists and makers seeking practical support and wider recognition.

Applicants must complete the official application form and follow the requirements of the current funding cycle.

One artist. One $1,000 award. One creative story given the space to be heard.

Prizes:

One selected applicant receives a $1,000 cash grant, together with a dedicated editorial feature presenting their work, creative practice, and story. ArtFundMe also recognises 18 additional artists during each cycle.

Photo Contest Website: https://www.artfundme.com/