Each year, the Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts (ACNMWA) selects an accomplished Arkansas woman visual artist to receive the Artist Award. This $4,000 award assists the artist in realizing her vision and makes her achievements more visible to the art community and the public.
The award is designed to support and further the artist's studio practice. Applicants must be visual artists who are women, residing in Arkansas for at least one year by January 31, 2026. The Artist Award grant provides for artist expenses related to professional development or pursuit of new creative work: workshop training, research, travel, and/or essential equipment or supplies. It may be used for any need or purpose, including studio expenses, equipment or supplies, childcare, research, travel, or study. Award selection is made by a committee of the Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. The winner will be included in the next online Artist Registry and featured on ACNMWA social media posts during the year.