DEADLINE: October 11, 2020, 11:59pm

The Gibbes Museum of Art is pleased to announce the 2020 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art. Each year, the 1858 Prize is presented by Society 1858, a member auxiliary group of the Gibbes Museum of Art comprised of young professionals. Presented annually, the $10,000 cash prize is awarded to one artist whose work demonstrates the highest level of artistic achievement in any media, while contributing to a new understanding of art in the South. Submissions for 2020 will be accepted online at www.1858prize.org from September 1 - October 11, 2020.

Artists from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia are eligible to apply. All submissions are thoughtfully reviewed by a panel of visual arts professionals, Society 1858 representatives, and Gibbes Museum of Art staff members.

Artists Must Submit: 

• Completed registration form
• Brief artist statement (150 words or less)
• Resume or CV
• Portfolio of work (up to 10 images) including title, date, medium, and dimensions for each work
• $25 non-refundable entry fee
• Submit at www.1858prize.org
• For general questions about the 1858 Prize, please contact the Gibbes Museum of Art at 1858prize@gibbesmuseum.org
• For technical support while submitting your application, please contact SlideRoom at support@slideroom.com