Call for Artists: Emerging Artist Prize

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County

The Emerging Artist Prize is a professional development and recognition program designed to support visual artists in the early stages of their careers. Through the 2027 prize, five emerging visual artists will receive the opportunity to strengthen and refine their artistic voice while building the professional and business foundations necessary for a sustainable career.

The program will foster a cohort of peers at a similar career stage and provide mentorship, guidance and resources to help participants successfully navigate and advance their professional pathways.

Highlights of the 2027 Emerging Artist Prize:

• $3,500 in funding for each selected artist to support the unique needs of their artistic practice.
• Educational support and learning opportunities focused on establishing and strengthening the business side of an artistic practice.
• Networking opportunities with peers, mentors and professional artists that foster meaningful dialogue, collaboration and career growth.
• Four weeks of working studio space at the Norton Museum of Art between June and August 2027.
• Visioning and strategic planning coaching.
• One-on-one mentoring with an established professional in the artist’s field.
• Group training sessions focused on the business of being an artist.
• A professional headshot.
• Recognition as an Emerging Artist Prize recipient in Cultural Council press materials, communications and other marketing efforts.