Fay Chandler Emerging Art Exhibition
The Fay Chandler Emerging Art Exhibition awards recognize contemporary artworks by local emerging artists.
The annual Fay Chandler Emerging Art Exhibition at the Boston City Hall Galleries is a celebration of the vibrant Boston visual arts community. Artists who live, work, or create in the Greater Boston area are encouraged to apply each year. Hosted by the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, the Fay Chandler Emerging Art Exhibition features contemporary artworks by local emerging artists. Inspired by Fay Chandler, a Boston philanthropist and arts advocate, this exhibition celebrates emerging artists of all ages. Chandler, who began her artistic journey later in life, is a symbol of inspiration and perseverance for our community.
This exhibition is possible thanks to the generosity of the Fay Chandler family.
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Past Winners
Past WinnersBest in Show ($3,000)
Mothers / Gardens by Miguel Caba (Jamaica Plain)
50+ ($2,000)
Ritual Broom by Pam Goncalves (Dorchester)
New Voice ($2,000)
Female Poets of Antiquity by Ava Chapman (Wellesley)
Juror's Choice ($500)
Mother's Garden by Yanna Marie Orcel (Saugus)
Juror's Choice ($500)
Peineta by Marisa McCarthy (Andover)
Juror's Choice ($500)
Home Home of Andrew from China by Andrew Zou (Jamaica Plain)
Photos from the Fay Chandler Emerging Art Exhibition reception by Ally Schmaling
BEST IN SHOW
Native by Stacy Arman
Artist based in Jamaica Plain
50+ AWARD
Sea by Yorgos Efthymiadis
Artist based in Somerville
NEW VOICE AWARD
Ponte Dream I by Adam Maserow
Artist based in Cambridge
JUROR’S CHOICE (Matilda Biscaldi)
Romance Isn't Dead by Freddy Thomas
Artist based in Allston
JUROR’S CHOICE (Julia Szejnblum)
Ashima + Ahei by Mimi Zhang
Artist based in Medford
JUROR’S CHOICE (Sam Toabe)
Extinguish by Maia Hay
Artist based in West Bridgewater
Photos from the Fay Chandler Emerging Art Exhibition reception by Ally Schmaling
Program Details
ELIGIBILITY
This opportunity is for artists who:
- Live or work in the Greater Boston area (Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth or Suffolk County)
- Are 18 years of age or older
- Are early in their careers, regardless of age, with ambitious goals and demonstrated artistic potential. This might include but is not limited to:
- Someone who has been creating work for five years or less
- Recent or current students
- Someone who has a limited exhibition history
- Applicants whose work explores themes such as identity, equity, climate change, housing accessibility, civil rights or social issues are strongly encouraged to apply
- Artists represented by a commercial gallery are ineligible
- Artists previously accepted in this exhibition are ineligible
PRIZES
- Best in Show: $3,000
- 50+: $2,000
- New Voice: $2,000
- Three Juror’s Choice Awards: $500 each
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