The Bennett Prize
The Bennett Prize supports women figurative realist painters in the U.S. by funding new work for a solo exhibition and organizing a national traveling show for finalists.
Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation
Due Dates: October 4, 2024 | September 19, 2026
Funding Amounts: $75,000 to winner (paid over two years) | $10,000 runner-up | 10 finalists in traveling exhibition
Summary: Supports women figurative realist painters in the U.S. to create a solo exhibition and advance their careers.
Key Information: Open only to women painters working in figurative realism who have not received major art prizes or sales.
Description
The Bennett Prize is a biennial award established to propel the careers of women figurative realist painters who have not yet achieved full professional recognition. The Prize awards $75,000 to one artist, enabling her to create a solo exhibition of new work that tours nationally. Ten finalists are selected for a group traveling exhibition, and a runner-up receives a $10,000 award. The Prize aims to increase visibility for women artists working in the figurative realist tradition and expand public appreciation for this genre.
