Sobey Art Award 2025

Sobey Art Award 2025

Deadline for Nominations: February 14, 2025

Nominations for the 2025 Sobey Art Award are now open!

The Sobey Art Award, recognized as one of the world’s most generous privately funded prizes for contemporary visual artists, is open to  Canadian artists of all ages.

This year, a total of $465,000 in prize money will be awarded: $100,000 to the overall winner, $25,000 to each of the shortlisted artists, and $10,000 to the remaining long-listed artists. In addition, the six shortlisted artists will be featured in an exhibition at the National Gallery of Canada in Fall 2025.

Please note that only one submission per artist or collective will be accepted. No self-nominations will be accepted.

For more information and to apply visit Sobey Art Award – About | National Gallery of Canada.

In the event that you have questions about the application process, contact [email protected].