Photography Contest

Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award 2024

Deadline |

CLOSED

Theme |

Open

Territory |

North America

Eligibility |

Artists must live in California at the time of application, and be 18 or older. ‘Emerging’ is defined as an artist who is early in their art career,

Entry Fees |

$30

Prizes |

Cash Prize
The Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award supports the creation of new work by emerging artists in California, and the opportunity to share that work through an exhibit and an artist talk.

AWARD
Artists must use the award of $4,000 to further their work in a significant direction, and may work in any medium, except for video or sound art. ‘Emerging’ is defined as an artist who is early in their art career, who has limited experience exhibiting, but not an extensive solo exhibit history. The artist’s submitted work must be of high caliber, original, and completed within the past five years.

ELIGIBILITY
Artists must live in California at the time of application, and be 18 or older. ‘Emerging’ is defined as an artist who is early in their art career, who has limited experience exhibiting, but not an extensive solo exhibit history. The artist’s submitted work must be of high caliber, original, and completed within the past five years.