tournesol award 2025

Since 2003, the Tournesol Award has recognized one local painter each year, supporting them in taking the first major steps toward establishing a career in the Bay Area. The Award provides financial and professional support to a dedicated painter in the critical early years of artistic development.

Designed to support the artist over a full year, the Tournesol Award includes a generous stipend, private studio, and access to Headlands’ creative community. The award year culminates in a funded final project of the artist’s choice—typically in the form of an exhibition or a publication.

The 2025-26 Tournesol Award year is July 1, 2025 – June 26, 2026.

Program Goals

• To support promising Bay Area-based painters in establishing a professional career in the region.
• To ensure that the Bay Area remains a vibrant center for emerging artists by providing local opportunities for growth and success.
• To create a thriving cultural center for Bay Area artists to participate in a national and international artist community.