Art Grant Open call - DEZI Art Prize

The Dezi Art Prize is a global, juried art grant for visual artists. It is an initiative of Dezi, a career support platform for artists, run by Phistream LLC.

Full details and application: https://www.deziart.co/artprize

We created this grant to give artists something most opportunities do not: real, unrestricted funding, plus the recognition to build on it. Applications are open to visual artists worldwide, working in multiple eligible mediums. 

Early Bird Deadline: Aug 1

What winners receive:

• Two winners each receive a $1,000 unrestricted cash grant. The money is yours to use however you choose.
• A full featured profile and a dedicated post across the Dezi platform and social media.
• Ten finalists are named on the site, featured on Instagram, and included in the public announcement. The three highest-ranked finalists also receive a one-on-one career consultation with the Dezi team.

Who can apply:

• Visual artists worldwide, aged 18 and over.
• Eligible Mediums
  1. Painting & Drawing
  2. Sculpture
  3. Filmmaking
  4. Photography
  5. Design
  6. UI/UX Design
  7. 2D/3D Animation
  8. Fashion
  9. Fiber & Material Arts

How it works:

• Every entry is scored on artistic merit by an independent jury of working arts professionals, using a shared rubric (quality of work, originality, artist statement, and project pitch). It is a juried award, not a lottery.
• You keep full rights to your work. We never sell, license, or train on it.
• Application fee applicable (waivers available)

Key dates:

• Early Bird Deadline: Aug 1
• Applications close: September 10, 2026
• Winners announced: October 10, 2026