Real Art Awards 2022

Real Art Ways is now accepting submissions for the 2022 Real Art Awards. This competition is open to emerging artists living and working in New England, New Jersey, or New York. Entries will be accepted through May 31, 2022. Apply online: www.realartways.org

Six chosen artists will receive a $2,500 cash prize, solo exhibition, professional documentation, commissioned essay, curatorial assistance, and more. There is no charge to participate.

2022 Jury:
Yona Backer: Curator and creative strategist
Carlos Motta: Multidisciplinary artist
Will K. Wilkins: Executive Director, Real Art Ways

Our definition of “emerging” is intentionally flexible and subjective. Artists should not have received major solo exhibitions, grants, or other awards at this stage in their career. Age is not taken into consideration when determining an artist’s status as “emerging.” Artists who can make a compelling case to be considered as emerging should apply; the jury will determine their competitiveness based on review criteria.

This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.