The $20,000 DAG Prize for Literature is awarded annually to an emerging prose writer whose work expands the possibilities for American writing.

The goal of the DAG Prize is to contribute meaningfully to the evolution of American prose literature. To that end, we aim to support writing that offers significant innovation—for example, at the level of form, content, or genre. What more can prose literature be? What more can it do? The recipient will be a writer who has already published one book of prose for adult readers demonstrating commitment to such investigations but whose work has not yet received prominent literary recognition. The DAG Prize is meant to support a second prose project already substantially underway.

Prize funds can be used for research, writing, editing, workshops, residencies, or other activities that facilitate the creation of a significant project in prose literature.

DAG Prize for Literature

The $20,000 DAG Prize for Music is awarded annually to a musician, songwriter, or producer whose work enriches and advances the diverse musical landscape of the United States. ​​

The goal of the DAG prize is to contribute meaningfully to music being made in the United States. We aim to support artists who draw on established musical traditions without being bound by them. From session players to songwriters, we support creative, collaborative artists whose work suggests innovation, synthesis, or breakthrough, a unique perspective, and a dedicated practice.

The DAG Prize for Music will go to a mid-career artist who has sustained a career in touring, recording, songwriting, and/or producing. Awardees will have reached professional milestones, such as touring nationally and/or internationally, releasing original music with an established label or in cooperation with a recognized distributor, entering into a publishing contract, and/or building a dedicated following.

The prize is intended to support a significant new release or project. Funds can be used for composing, recording, producing, and/or performing music. This may involve renting studio time, hiring session musicians, acquiring new instruments or technology, or other related activities.

The DAG Prize for Music

The $20,000 DAG Prize for Visual Art is awarded annually to an emerging artist whose work contributes meaningfully to the evolution of visual art in the United States.

We aim to support work that offers significant innovation—for example, at the level of medium, content, technique, or expressive style. The award will go to an emerging artist who has achieved some early success but who has not yet received a major prize or widespread recognition. The DAG Prize is meant to support a specific project or exhibition that represents a new direction for the artist’s work.

Prize funds can be used for materials, studio space, exhibition costs, travel for research, or other resources necessary to create and present the new visual art project. This support aims to push the boundaries of traditional art forms and mediums, encouraging artists to explore new directions.

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