They are headquartered in New York City, and support visual artists with unrestricted, merit-based financial awards as well as other opportunities.

Patton Hindle succeeded longtime executive director Carolyn Ramo on October 23, 2023.

[3][4] The Artadia Award is offered through an open call application, available to artists in six cities: Atlanta, Chicago, Houston,[5] Los Angeles,[6] New York[7] and San Francisco.

Artist recipients are selected by a rotating team of curators who make studio visits with finalists.

[9] Artadia presents an Art & Dialogue program series, which includes studio visits, public programs, and online media showcasing awardees, including free public talks by curators presented in collaboration with local partner organizations.