Grants & Fellowships / Verified 2 September 2026
Portrait Society of America awards Signature Status designation to member artists who have won national or international competition awards and made educational contributions to the field. The $75 entry fee applies. Deadline is September 3, 2026. You must be a current dues-paying member and submit a portfolio for consideration.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 3, 2026
“Opens: July 15, 2026; Closes: September 3, 2026”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $75 to apply
“$75 entry (page-verified)”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Signature Status designation
Who can apply. Must be current dues-paying member of Portrait Society of America; must have received an award in a national or international competition; must have made educational contributions in art; must submit portfolio for consideration.. Page-verif
How they choose.
“Committee of three (3) Signature Status or Board Members appointed by Chairman; committee meets annually and uses a specific scoring rubric.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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