A: If you have received an award from Artadia or from Artadia (f/k/a The Art Council) equal to or more than $10,000 you are not eligible to apply again. However, please note that all previous finalists are eligible.
A: We do accept applications from performing artists when they are creating work for a visual arts context. We do not accept submissions from those presenting work in a commercial theatre, music, or dance context.
A: You are eligible to apply if you are enrolled in a graduate degree program that is unrelated to your visual arts practice. However, artists who are enrolled full-time in visual arts degree programs (BA/BFA/MA/MFA) or plan to attend an art-related degree program in the coming year are not eligible to apply.
A: Yes, videos and audio files qualify as time-based media. Make sure not to surpass the time limits (up to 3 minutes if combining with images, or up to 6 minutes for time-based media only). Please upload files directly into the submission platform rather than linking to external sites like Vimeo or YouTube. Any samples on external sites will not be considered.
A: No, we are not a project-based grant and only accept finished work. Your submission should showcase completed artworks rather than proposals for future projects.
A: No, we require individual image files of your work rather than PDF catalogs. Please submit your work as separate .jpg or .png files so jurors can properly view each piece.
A: This is up to you and what best represents your artistic practice. We recommend submitting work from the last 3 years that showcases your current practice, whether that’s focused on one theme or demonstrates the diversity of your work. Choose the approach that gives jurors the clearest understanding of who you are as an artist.
A: You may use your Instagram account in place of a website. If you don’t have either a website or an Instagram account, you can enter our website (artadia.org) in this section since the question is required in the application form.
A: Applications may be submitted on behalf of an artist under extenuating circumstances. However, please make sure that the contact information is attributed to the artist and not the submitter, as staff will need to reach out directly should an application advance to the next round. If you would like to submit on behalf of an artist, please first reach out to info@artadia.org.
A: Applicants have three submission options to choose from:
Choose the option that best represents your artistic practice and the work you want to showcase for your application.
A: We strongly recommend that you submit the maximum number of images allowed in order to give jurors a greater breadth of your work. However, if you feel that your work is adequately represented in fewer than 8 images, you may use your discretion.
A: No, you don’t need to use a plain white background. Your images can be taken in a gallery setting, outside, in your studio, or wherever you feel your work is best represented. We want to see your work in whatever context showcases it most effectively.
A: Yes, you can submit multiple images of the same artwork if you feel it helps represent your work better. You can also submit composite images that include detail shots if you prefer to show different angles or aspects of a piece within a single image file.
A: We generally recommend that you do not submit composite images with multiple works in a single file, in order for jurors to be able to see and understand each singular piece of work. If there is a specific need for multiple works to be included in a single image (e.g. part of an installation with multiple components), you may use your discretion to submit a composite image that allows for clear representation of the individual works.
A: Label your files with simple numerical sequences (01, 02, 03, etc.). If you’re submitting both images and videos, you can start each file type with 01, 02, 03 since they live in separate sections of the application. For example, your images can be labeled 01, 02, 03 and your videos can also be labeled 01, 02, 03.
A: You may provide very brief descriptions about the work in the captions section (e.g. media, dimensions, year), but please note that this is purely to describe the work, provide brief context for jurors, and not necessarily to add additional information that isn’t required in the application.
A: Generative AI may be used as a tool within your creative process, but it cannot replace human creativity and decision-making. If AI is a primary contributor to your final work or is used to generate media, you must disclose this in your application. Submitting AI-generated images with minimal modification as final artwork is not acceptable.
Please click here to read our full AI policy for detailed guidelines on acceptable and unacceptable uses prior to submitting your application.
A: The artist statement is a brief statement about who you are as an artist and what drives your work. In 200 words or less, describe your artistic practice including your medium, process, form, content, subject matter, and themes. This should give jurors a clear understanding of your work and overall artistic approach.
Focus on explaining what kinds of ideas, issues, or concepts are present in your work and how you explore them through your art. Think of it as a narrativized summary of your practice that helps viewers understand the context and meaning behind the work you’ve submitted.
Keep your language direct and accessible, avoid overly complex or academic terminology. The goal is to clearly communicate your artistic vision and approach.
We don’t require any additional narrative or proposal about what the funds will be used for. The artist statement should focus solely on describing your artistic practice and work.
A: Virtual studio visits don’t have to take place in a physical studio. When we say “studio,” we’re using it as a general term for wherever you create your work – whether that’s a dedicated studio space, your home, a shared workspace, or anywhere else.
The virtual studio visit is simply an opportunity to discuss your practice and work with the jury panel. This can happen via a slideshow presentation, sharing images of your work and process, or any other format that allows you to talk about your artistic practice. The focus is on the conversation about your work, not the physical location where it takes place.
A: Since these are virtual meetings conducted through a video call, you can participate from anywhere you have internet access. The studio visit is an opportunity to discuss your practice and work with the jury panel, which can happen through sharing images, showing work digitally, or giving a presentation about your artistic practice. The focus is on the conversation about your work rather than physically being in your studio.
A: We recommend you try the following:
If the problem persists, we would then suggest taking a look at the Submittable Help Page or reaching out to the Submittable team if there is a technical issue on the platform’s end.
We strongly recommend giving yourself plenty of time to submit your application in case technical issues arise. Don’t wait until the last minute! If your application does not submit properly and it is past the deadline, it will not be counted.
We recommend making sure your application is 100% complete and correct before submitting. If there is a technical error, we may be able to reopen your application for editing, but we cannot always guarantee this, depending on how much time is left in the application period. Once the application deadline has passed, we cannot reopen applications under any circumstances. Please give yourself plenty of time to submit before the deadline in case of technical issues.
If your questions aren’t addressed above, please reach out to info@artadia.org. Please note that staff will not be able to respond to inquiries within 24 hours of the application deadline.