ACNMWA 2026 Artist Award

The Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts selects an accomplished Arkansas woman visual artist each year to receive the ACNMWA Artist Award. The award assists the artist in realizing her vision and makes her achievements more visible to the art community and the public. This $4,000 award helps the artist to support and further her studio practice.

Applicants must be visual artists who are women, residing in Arkansas for at least one year by January 31, 2026. The Artist Award grant provides for artist expenses related to professional development or pursuit of new creative work: workshop training, research, travel, and/or essential equipment or supplies. It may be used for any need or purpose, including studio expenses, equipment or supplies, childcare, research, travel, or study. Award selection is made by a committee of the Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts.

Applications must be submitted by January 31, 2026, with an entry fee of $25. Applicants must submit 6 JPEG images (maximum 1200 pixels on longest side, 72 ppi/dpi, 5 MB maximum) and may include 1 video. Student work is not eligible, nor are previous winners or members of the Arkansas Committee of NMWA. The winner will be notified in March 2026 and will be included in the next online Artist Registry and featured on ACNMWA social media posts during the year.