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James and Audrey Foster Prize.

Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, MA · Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston (ICA)
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The James and Audrey Foster Prize awards $10,000 to each of approximately four selected Boston-area artists, plus exhibition at ICA Boston. There is no entry fee. The prize is open to Boston-area artists, though specific eligibility criteria are not detailed.

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Cost to apply. Free to apply

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What you get. $10,000 honorarium to each selected artist (typically ~4) + a major exhibition at the ICA Boston.

“Museum exhibition and potential acquisition of work”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

Who can apply. Boston-area artists (specific criteria not stated on page)

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How they choose. Juried

“Selected through sustained conversations with Boston's community of working artists; curated by ICA”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

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