Open to artists working in visual arts disciplines, the award provides financial support, exhibition opportunities, and a platform for immigrant artists to share their work with the broader community while supporting the continued growth and visibility of their artistic practices.
Three artists will be selected through this process: two finalists and one Patricia Massey Momentum Award recipient. The award recipient will receive a $10,000 award and participate in public programming with Creative Alliance, and all three artists will present their work together in a group exhibition at Creative Alliance.
This award is made possible by the McNeely Massey family.
To be eligible for the Patricia Massey Momentum Award, applicants must be:
Please note that current staff, board members, and resident artists are not eligible for the award. Former staff, board, and resident artists are eligible.
*Citizenship and documentation status are not eligibility requirements. Artists meeting the criteria above are encouraged to apply regardless of current immigration or visa status.
Applicants will be asked to submit the following materials:
Selected semi-finalists will participate in interviews and studio visits as part of the review process.
Finalists and the award recipient will be required to submit a W-9 to the Creative Alliance.
March 23, 2026: Applications open
May 22, 2026: Application deadline
June 2026: Jury review of all submitted applications
July 2026: Six semi-finalists selected and contacted for interviews and studio visits
August 2026: Two finalists and one award recipient selected and notified
September 24 – November 14, 2026: Finalist and award recipient group exhibition
To apply, fill out the online application HERE
Questions
For questions about the Patricia Massey Momentum Award, please contact the Visual Arts Department at visualarts@creativealliance.org
