Augusta Savage Grant
Forecasted
Augusta Savage Grant supports an emerging Black or African American sculptor with an unrestricted prize that recognizes excellence in sculpture, with a preference for nature-inspired work.
Funder: National Sculpture Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $2,500 unrestricted prize awarded annually to one sculptor
Summary: Recognizes excellence by an emerging Black or African American sculptor, with a preference for nature-inspired work.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or residents with a Social Security number.
Description
The Augusta Savage Grant is an annual unrestricted prize presented by the National Sculpture Society to recognize excellence in sculpture. It supports a talented emerging sculptor who self-identifies as Black or African American. Sculpture in any medium may be considered, with a preference for works inspired by nature. The award provides financial support without tying it to a specified project.
One recipient is selected through application review by a racially diverse jury of three sculptors and/or curators, including at least two members who are Black or African American. The program combines recognition of an emerging artist’s sculptural work with an unrestricted $2,500 award.
