---
title: "Seattle Prize"
organization: "Seattle Prize"
category: prize
deadline: 2026-05-07
valid_through: 2026-05-07
disciplines: ["drawing", "illustration", "painting"]
entry_fee: "Free"
award: "$80,000 USD artist stipend"
eligibility: "Open to exceptional artists based anywhere in the world, any stage of career. Artists are expected to donate a work of art, participate in public programming, open studios, and give artist talks or presentations. They may also teach, lead workshops, or skill shares."
source_url: "https://seattleprize.org/2026"
canonical: "https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/seattle-prize-seattle-prize-8c87af42"
status: closed
last_updated: 2026-05-01T06:12:25.768986
---
# Seattle Prize

> **STATUS: CLOSED** — the application deadline has passed.
> This page is preserved so external citations stay reachable, but
> the listing is no longer accepting applications.


**Organization**: Seattle Prize
**Category**: prize
**Deadline**: 2026-05-07
**Discipline(s)**: drawing, illustration, painting
**Entry fee**: Free
**Award**: $80,000 USD artist stipend
**Eligibility**: Open to exceptional artists based anywhere in the world, any stage of career. Artists are expected to donate a work of art, participate in public programming, open studios, and give artist talks or presentations. They may also teach, lead workshops, or skill shares.

## Description

The Seattle Prize is dedicated to identifying, nurturing, and generously supporting exceptional artists. Its mission is to empower artists to create masterful works that explore profound human experiences such as Beauty, Truth, Love, and Dignity, aiming to inspire transcendence and meaningful connection. The prize offers an $80,000 USD artist stipend. The program is open to artists at any career stage from anywhere in the world. Recipients are expected to donate a work of art and engage in various public programming activities, including open studios, artist talks, and potentially leading workshops or skill shares.

## Apply / Verify

- Official source: https://seattleprize.org/2026
- OpenCall Radar listing: https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/seattle-prize-seattle-prize-8c87af42