What does Prize for Contemporary Southern Art offer?

$10,000 unrestricted prize, artwork exhibited at the museum for one year, three-day series of events honoring the artist

When is the application deadline?

The deadline is 14 September 2026.

Prize

Prize for Contemporary Southern Art

Name: Prize for Contemporary Southern Art
Start: 2026-08-17
End: 2026-09-14
Location: Charleston, South Carolina, USA

The Gibbes Museum and Society 1858 · Charleston, South Carolina, USA

Deadline: Sep 14
Award: $10,000 unrestricted prize, artwork exhibited at the museum for one year, three-day series of events honoring the artist
Entry fee: Free
Eligibility: Awarded to an artist whose work contributes to a new understanding of art in the South.
Location: Charleston, South Carolina, USA

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Open to all

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The Gibbes Museum and Society 1858 are offering a Prize for Contemporary Southern Art. The winner will receive a $10,000 unrestricted prize, an artwork exhibited at the museum for one year, and a three-day series of events honoring the artist in Charleston. The prize is awarded to an artist whose work contributes to a new understanding of art in the South.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply to Prize for Contemporary Southern Art?: Awarded to an artist whose work contributes to a new understanding of art in the South.
What does Prize for Contemporary Southern Art offer?: $10,000 unrestricted prize, artwork exhibited at the museum for one year, three-day series of events honoring the artist
When is the application deadline?: The deadline is 14 September 2026.
Is there an application fee?: No — applying is free.

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