The Award .ART 2026 is an international grant program designed to support creative practitioners working across visual arts, performing arts, music, and literature. Administered without a submission fee, the award provides a single prize of $15,000 USD, intended to facilitate mobility and the advancement of artistic projects. Its scope is deliberately broad, encompassing both individual and collaborative practices that engage with contemporary discourse. Unlike residencies or exhibitions with specific thematic constraints, this grant places no predetermined curatorial framework on applicants. The jury—composed of unnamed but presumably distinguished figures in the arts—will evaluate proposals based on artistic merit, feasibility, and the potential impact of the proposed mobility or project. The absence of a fee and the unrestricted nature of the funds signal a commitment to reducing barriers for artists at various career stages. The award’s international orientation suggests a particular interest in projects that transcend national borders, whether through travel, research, or cross-cultural exchange. While the exact selection criteria remain undisclosed, the grant’s alignment with .ART’s broader mission implies a preference for work that is critically engaged, formally rigorous, and attuned to the complexities of a globalized art world. Artists are encouraged to articulate a clear vision for how the funds would enable a significant leap in their practice.