Liu Shiming Artist Grants2026
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The Liu Shiming Artist Grants are annual awards established by the Liu Shiming Art Foundation to support emerging visual artists during the first decade of their careers. The grants are intended to help artists create or complete new projects that engage with the relationship between traditional, cultural, or historical influences and contemporary artistic practices. The Foundation aims to encourage multicultural dialogue and foster artistic innovation inspired by the legacy of renowned Chinese sculptor Liu Shiming. Each year, up to five artists are selected by a panel of curators, artists, and art professionals
Requirements checklist
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Online application form.
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Artist statement.
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Project proposal.
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Portfolio of artwork.
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Curriculum Vitae (CV).
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Supporting documents in English.
• # Selection Criteria • Applications are evaluated based on: • Artistic merit. • Originality. • Feasibility of the proposed project. • Relevance to cultural, historical, or traditional themes. • Potential impact on the artist's development. • Awardees are selected by a panel consisting of: • The Foundation's Curatorial Director. • Established artists. • Curators. • Art historians. • Gallery and auction-house professionals. • # Application Process • ### Step 1 • Visit the official grant portal: • *<https://www.lsmartfund.org/grants>** • ### Step 2 • Prepare: • Artist statement. • Portfolio. • CV. • Project proposal. • ### Step 3 • Submit all materials in English before the deadline. • ### Step 4 • Applications are reviewed by an expert panel. • ### Step 5 • Selected artists are notified by **2 December 2026**. Grant funds are disbursed upon completion of the proposed project