Please join us as we celebrate this year's George Nick Prize winners!

• Benjamin Henson, BFA Painting '24
• Amelia McDonnell, BFA Printmaking & Ceramics '25
• Behnaz Monzavi, MFA FA2D '25
• Francesca Santiago, BFA Painting & Fibers '25
• Kady Whynott, BFA Painting '24

The purpose of the George Nick Prize is to encourage emerging artists who create two-dimensional works — through observational abilities, drawing skills, and the understanding of the role of tone and color — that can be recognized in terms of subject and an emphasis on forms of realism. The 22nd annual George Nick Prize Competition will take place on Friday, April 26 & Saturday, April 27, 2024.

The prize is awarded on the basis of merit, upon the discretion of the jury. The current total prize amount is approximately $12,000, which is split between the selected winners.

The competition is open to all current MassArt students (undergraduate, graduate, and Continuing Education), but is restricted to works done in drawing, painting, and printmaking.

A jury led by MassArt Professor Emeritus George Nick and including Richard Raiselis, Catherine Kehoe, and Meg White will review all submissions and selected the winners.

The jurors selected works from each reciepient, which will be exhibited in the Banana Gallery Tower 1 Gallery and West Tower Lobby from April 29 through May 4, 2024. Please stop by and take a look!

Image: Kady Whynott (one of the 2024 GNP winners), Time is Fed, oil and acrylic on canvas, 40" x 30"