Liu Shiming Art Foundation - Artist Grants 2025

• Area Paris

• Deadline: August 31st, 2025

• Theme: Open

• Prize: $5,000+ Exhibition

• Entry Fees: Free

• REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE

Artists of all nationalities are encouraged to apply; however, it is essential that all application materials—including written proposals, portfolios, and any additional documentation—be submitted in English to ensure full eligibility and consideration.

To qualify for this opportunity, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• They must have obtained a degree in studio arts (such as a BFA, MFA, or equivalent qualification) between the years 2015 and 2023,or

• They must have held their first solo or juried group exhibition in a recognized gallery or art institution during the same period—between 2015 and 2023.

All eligible applications received by the deadline will be reviewed by a panel of experts. Successful candidates will be notified via email by December 2, 2025. Each selected artist will receive a total grant of $5,000, which will be distributed in two installments:

• An initial $3,000 disbursed by January 15, 2026, to support the early stages of the proposed project.

• A final $2,000 to be paid upon verified completion of the project.

Please note that the deadline for submission is August 31, 2025. Applications received after this date will not be considered. We strongly encourage applicants to begin preparing their materials early to ensure timely submission.