Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
The American Academy of Arts and Letters gives Awards in Art through member nomination, with no application fee. Monetary awards include the Award of Merit Medal ($25,000, rotating disciplines) and multiple Arts and Letters Awards ($10,000 each); selected works enter the Hassam, Speicher, Betts & Symons purchase program for museum donation. Eligibility is limited to non-members nominated by current Academy members.
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What the organizer actually says
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“none (page mentions no fee)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. Award of Merit Medal accompanied by $25,000 (rotates among disciplines, incl. painting & sculpture); multiple Arts and Letters Awards of $10,000 each; plus the Hassam, Speicher, Betts & Symons purchase program acquiring works for donation to museums.
“Monetary awards ranging from $5,000 to $100,000; some awards specify fellowships or scholarships.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Candidates are nominated by Academy members, except for the Richard Rodgers Awards for Musical Theater which has open application. Non-members only (members are not eligible to receive monetary awards).
“American Academy of Arts and Letters”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
“Award recipients chosen by committees drawn from Academy membership.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Members only
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