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Call for Art – Daniel Manacher Young Artists Prize – Deadline Extended
January 1 @ 8:00 am - May 22 @ 11:30 pm
Above: By the Swing, Inspired by Yinka Shonibare’s The Swing (After Fragonard) by Enaya A. Ogletree one of the 2025 winners.
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 22.
The Sandisfield Arts Center is pleased to announce the 5th annual Daniel Manacher Prize for Young Artists. Up to three artists will be selected as finalists and will each receive $400 in support of their art practice, as well as a group show of their work at the Sandisfield Arts Center in the 2026 Gallery season.
The prize is generously funded by the parents of Daniel Manacher in memory of their son and his passion for art. Please read the eligibility and application requirements carefully before submitting for the prize. Direct any questions to [email protected]
Judge: Virginia Overton. Overton is a distinguished American artist known for her site-specific and sculpture works that often incorporate found or readymade objects. In 2018 she was the first female artist to have a solo exhibition at the Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City, Queens, New York. She has work in the collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
More about the prize and past recipients.
Eligibility and Application Requirements
Entry Deadline: May 22 by 11:30 pm
Applicants will be notified no later than June 30 via email
Exhibition dates: Bi-ennial exhibit in 2026: Opening reception Sunday August 16
2025 winners whose work will be included: Elizabeth Cheng, Enaya A. Ogletree, Annie Scott, Evelyn Vollmer
Entry Requirements: Eligible artists are those 17-26 yrs of age who reside or go to school in Berkshire County We are actively seeking inclusivity to all those wishing to apply. If any technical assistance due to lack of access to a computer, camera, or internet at home is needed to complete your application, please contact [email protected]. There is no fee associated with the application and all entrants will be judged based solely on the merit of the work presented.
Accepted Media: We are currently accepting applications from those working in painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, and other works on paper, and sculpture. We are unable to accept photography, video, sound or purely digital art at this time. Digital work that will be printed for display on a wall can be considered.
Work Size: No piece can exceed 60” in any direction, and sculptures must be under 60lbs. Artists are responsible for all transportation of the work. All artwork should have been created in the past 3 years.
IMAGE REQUIREMENTS – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
- Please submit through Google form (see link below) 5 high resolution images of work with up to 5 supporting images of details or various perspectives for 3D art (no more than 10 images total).
- Images should be presented in JPEG format with resolution set to 300 dpi, with the longest side no more than 1500pixels.
- Title each image file according to this format: LastName_FirstName_imagenumber (ex. Harris_Jade_01.jpg)
- Please include a separate document (either Word or pdf) with the image list. The image numbers must correspond to the jpegs submitted and follow this format: 01: Title, Year completed. Media, Size in inches(Height x Width or Height x Width x Depth for 3D work); Ex: Sunset, 2021. Acrylic paint on canvas, 15×11 inches. Please label the image list file LastName_FirstName_ImageList (ex. Harris_Jade_ImageList)
- In one additional document (either Word or pdf) include: Contact information (name, phone number, email, mailing address), artist resume (if applicable), educational background, bio (no more than 150 words), and artist’s statement (no more than 250 words). Please label this file as LastName_FirstName_Artist Info (ex. Harris_Jade_Artist Info)
How to submit: Use this Google form: https://forms.gle/Eqr5mrPimjKnZufg7
Selection Process: The applications will be reviewed by the contest judge, Virginia Overton.
Publicity: All finalists will be promoted in local press publications and Sandisfield Arts Center communications.
Contact: Please reach out to Josie Miner at [email protected] with any questions regarding the application process