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The Bennett Prize – 2026/2027 Award Cycle

The Bennett Prize

Deadline: Sep 19
Award: $75,000 and a solo exhibition for the grand prize winner, $10,000 for the first runner-up
Entry fee: $50
Eligibility: For women figurative realist painters.

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The Bennett Prize is offering its 2026/2027 Award Cycle for women figurative realist painters. The grand prize winner will receive $75,000 and a solo exhibition. The first runner-up will be awarded $10,000. A five-person jury will select 10 finalists to be featured in a group exhibition that will travel across the US. The application fee is $50.

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