Dezi Art Prize

About the Open Call

The Dezi Art Prize is an initiative by Dezi to support emerging talent through funding and career infrastructure. Two winners receive $1,000 unrestricted cash grants. The top 30 finalists are featured in the Dezine magazine, the top 20 receive a 1:1 career audit, and every applicant is invited to a career-guidance interview. The application process requires a portfolio, an artist statement/bio, and a pitch for how the grant would be used. The prize is judged by an independent jury of arts professionals based on quality of work, originality, bio, and grant pitch.

What is Offered

Two $1,000 unrestricted grants; feature in Dezine magazine for top 30 applicants; 1:1 career audit for top 20; career-guidance interview for every applicant.

Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years or older. Open to visual artists including painters, photographers, designers, illustrators, filmmakers, sculptors, animators, fashion designers, and fiber/material artists worldwide. No degree or gallery representation required.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted online via the provided link by uploading a portfolio link or up to 5 images/video links, a short artist statement/bio, and a grant pitch.