South Arts Southern Prize and State Fellowships
About this opportunity
South Arts awards the US$25,000 Southern Prize to one visual artist, a US$10,000 finalist award, and US$5,000 State Fellowships to artists in each of its nine member states. The programme celebrates and supports visual artists living and working in the American South, with winners also receiving a two-week residency at The Hambidge Center.
Application tips
Your application is judged on the merit of your entire body of work, not a single project. Submit up to 10 high-resolution images that represent your strongest and most current practice, along with an artist statement (250 words max) and CV. Applications typically open around August with a deadline around November.
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