2025 Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Visual Arts and Curatorial Work (Due June 10)
2025 Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Visual Arts and Curatorial Work
Deadline: June 10th, 2024
The Vilcek Foundation will award three Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise of $50,000 each to young, immigrant visual artists and three Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise of $50,000 each to young, immigrant curators who demonstrate outstanding early achievement in their field. Applications are open through June 10, 2024.
Who Should Apply
You were born outside the United States to non-American parents
You are not more than 38 years old
You have 5 years of professional experience in visual arts or curatorial work and possess a strong track record of creative and high-caliber work
Why Should You Apply
Unrestricted cash prize of $50,000 is awarded to each prizewinner
Reflect on how your experience as an immigrant has shaped your success
Receive an invaluable endorsement from leaders in your field
Receive a comprehensive public relations campaign to promote you and your work
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
Have been born outside the United States of America to non-American parents.
Not be more than 38 years old as of December 31, 2024 (born on or after January 1, 1986). Exceptions will be made for applicants who were born between January 1, 1984, and December 31, 1985 who experienced career interruptions due to caregiving, medical, military or parental leave.
Have lived in the United States for at least 4 years (or immigrated to the United States on or before December 31, 2020).
Be one of the following: a naturalized citizen or a permanent resident of the United States; an H-1B or O-1 visa holder with a valid visa stamp; a H-4 visa holder with a valid EAD card; a recipient of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) relief; an asylee or an asylum seeker who has applied for asylum and has a valid EAD card. Please note that other types of visas including TN, F-1, J-1 visa holders are not eligible for the prize.
Have at least 5 years of professional experience in visual arts or curatorial work.
Have completed at least 3 implemented, professional solo or collective visual arts or curatorial projects.
Not be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program (Exceptions may apply for some doctoral students who will complete their program this year).
Intend to pursue a career in the United States.
Not be a past recipient of the Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in any category.