The submission period will open in Fall 2026 and close on December 31, 2026 or when 350 qualified entries have been received, whichever comes first.
Shows can be submitted a maximum of three times, including name changes to substantively similar pieces.
Eligible submissions will be reviewed and scored by the Selection Committee based on originality, innovation and potential.
Awards for the 2027 cycle will be at least $180,000, divided across programs at the sole discretion of the Foundation (minimum award is $10,000). Recipient notification no later than June 30, 2027. NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Void where prohibited by law and outside the fifty United States, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
