Artadia Awards 2026 — Atlanta

Unrestricted merit-based grants for contemporary visual artists including photographers. Three awardees receive $15,000 each. Two-round jury process: curators review applications, then conduct 45-minute virtual studio visits with 6 finalists. Non-selected finalists receive honorariums. Eligibility restricted to artists living and working in 23 Georgia counties — including Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, Cherokee, Clayton, Coweta, Fayette, Forsyth, Henry, and Rockdale — for at least two consecutive years. Cannot be enrolled in an art degree program or have previously received Artadia awards of $10,000 or more. Application window: September 1 – October 1, 2026.