What does The Bennett Prize – 2026/2027 Award Cycle offer?

$75,000 and a solo exhibition for the grand prize winner, $10,000 for the first runner-up

When is the application deadline?

The deadline is 19 September 2026.

Prize

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.

Discipline

Painting

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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.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply to The Bennett Prize – 2026/2027 Award Cycle?: For women figurative realist painters.
What does The Bennett Prize – 2026/2027 Award Cycle offer?: $75,000 and a solo exhibition for the grand prize winner, $10,000 for the first runner-up
When is the application deadline?: The deadline is 19 September 2026.
Is there an application fee?: Application fee: $50.

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