State of the Art Prize 2026

About this program

Creative Capital Foundation, a national nonprofit that supports individual artists, offers the inaugural State of the Art Prize 2026: a $10,000 unrestricted grant awarded to 53 artists—one representing each U.S. state plus Guam, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C. Awards recognize artists working across a wide range of disciplines including visual art, performance, film, literature, ecological and socially engaged practices. Eligible recipients are individual, practicing artists based in the jurisdiction they represent, with one award granted per state or territory. Applicants should consult Creative Capital for submission, selection procedures, and any additional eligibility specifics.