MAG Contemporary invites applications for Young Artists Grant 2025: The Art of Becoming, an initiative dedicated to supporting emerging artists in India and around the world.

About the Grant:

The Grant aims to foster the growth and development of young talents by offering financial support along with a mentorship programme and opportunities for exhibiting their artworks.

Prizes and Exhibition Details: 

The internal jury will shortlist a pool of artists who will be invited to showcase their
works in a Group Exhibition at MAG Contemporary. From this cohort, three artists will be awarded Cash Prizes and receive dedicated Mentorship leading up to the show.

Lead Grant Recipient: INR 100,000
Additional Grants to 2 Artists: INR 50,000 each

Grantees will also get an opportunity for a Solo Show at MAG Contemporary at the discretion of the gallery.

Eligibility Cireteria: 

• Age limit: 21 – 35 Years
• Emerging / early-career artists
• Applications are open to participants from India, Europe, USA, South East Asia
• No AI, illustration, or animation art
• Contemporary practices only
• The applicant must not be represented by any Indian gallery

Application Process:
Send your Application (in a single PDF file) to [email protected] with the following attachments:

• Portfolio: A minimum of 5 recent works
• Artist Statement: Up to 350 words
• Updated Resume: Maximum of 2 pages

Please send the above in an email with the following Subject Line: ArtistName_MAGC GRANT 2025

Alternatively, you can apply by filling out the application in the Google Form linked here.

Application Deadline: May 31, 2025

For any further information, contact [email protected]