The 16th Annual Manifest Prize: $10,000 Award

About the Open Call

The Manifest Prize, now doubled to $10,000, aims to support artists directly by rewarding, showcasing, celebrating, and documenting exceptional artwork. The opportunity is open to works of any media, genre, or style, with no size restrictions, and judged without stylistic or media-based preference or bias. A several-round blind jury process, involving 7-15+ anonymous professional jurors, determines the finalists and winner. The winning work will be featured in a four-week solo exhibition in one of Manifest's five galleries from December 12, 2025, to January 9, 2026. Four runner-up works will also be recognized with a $250 cash award. All selected works and artists will be documented in the high-quality hardcover 'Manifest Exhibition Annual' publication for the season. Works are insured by Manifest while on gallery premises, but not during shipping. Artists are responsible for all shipping costs to and from the gallery.

What is Offered

A $10,000 cash award for the winning artist, a four-week solo exhibition of the single winning work at Manifest Gallery, inclusion in the Manifest Exhibition Annual publication, and $250 cash awards for four runners-up. Artists retain 70% commission on any sales.

Requirements

Works must be original, exceptional visual art, design, or high craftsmanship, completed within the last five years (2020-2025), and available for exhibition from early December 2025 through mid-January 2026. Submissions must be gallery-ready with professional presentation and craftsmanship. Accepted work that differs significantly from entry images or suffers from poor presentation will be disqualified. Digital images must adhere to specified technical requirements, and video links must remain valid and active through notification.

How to Apply

Apply via the online entry form at https://www.manifestgallery.org/one/entry/index.html. Submit digital images following specified naming and sizing conventions (JPEG, min 1000px, 72 dpi). Video submissions require a link to viewable online content and a representative jpeg. Payment of the non-refundable entry fee is required by U.S. check, money order, or credit card via PayPal. Entry fees are $45 for up to five entries if submitted by September 1, and $60 for up to five entries if submitted between September 1 and October 19. An additional $5 is charged for each entry beyond five.