The Betty Bowen Award

About the Open Call

Administered by the Seattle Art Museum, the annual Betty Bowen Award honors a Northwest artist for their original, exceptional, and compelling work. The winner is awarded an unrestricted cash prize of $20,000, and a selection of their works is shown at the Seattle Art Museum. Up to two Special Recognition Awards of $4,000 and three Special Commendation Awards of $2,500 are also granted at the committee's discretion. Applicants must be visual artists working in all media in Washington, Oregon, or Idaho.

What is Offered

$20,000 cash prize for the grand prize winner, plus potential smaller awards for special recognition and commendation.

Requirements

Open to visual artists in all media working in Washington, Oregon, or Idaho. Artists must submit their most recent body of work. A two-part jury process includes an anonymous first round and a second round involving a presentation to the committee.

How to Apply

Submit your application online at callforentry.org. All entries must be submitted online; no standard mail submissions.