2025-26 XENO Prizes for Artists' Books

March 1, 2025: open for submissions—the 2025 XENO PRIZE for Artists’ Books. The recipient will receive $5,000 to publish an artist’s book on the topic of book banning and burning in an edition of at least 100 copies.

The deadline to apply is July 4, 2025. An independent artist jury will select the winner, and the XENO awards will be announced in September 2025.

Learn more about Franklin Furnace’s grant opportunities via our website https://shorturl.at/QM3Lb

Requirements

US based artists over the age of 18, across all disciplines, are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions

For eligibility requirements and the application, please visit our Submittable page https://shorturl.at/qD9eF