vilcek prizes for creative promise in visual arts and curatorial work

The Vilcek Foundation will award three Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise of $50,000 each to young, immigrant visual artists and three Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise of $50,000 each to young, immigrant curators who demonstrate outstanding early achievement in their field.

Why Should You Apply:

• Unrestricted cash prize of $50,000 is awarded to each prizewinner
• Reflect on how your experience as an immigrant has shaped your success
• Receive an invaluable endorsement from leaders in your field
• Receive a comprehensive public relations campaign to promote you and your work

Eligible Categories

Visual Arts

Applicants in the visual art category will be considered across the following areas of practice, please select all subcategories below that apply to your practice in general: painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, ceramic, textile, installation, film/video, digital art, performance that manifests in time-based visual presentation, etc.

Curatorial Work

Applicants in the curatorial work categories will be considered for having organized and developed single artist or group exhibitions at any scale or extending over any or time period in the following professional capacities: private or public institutions, foundations, independent curatorial practice, biennials or art fairs, galleries, etc.