Application 2025 - Opens January 15th

This annual art award will honor the life of Susannah Kelly, a beloved member of the art community, who as owner and founder of Antler & Talon Galleries devoted her time and energy to helping artists build their careers. We will continue that legacy in her name and look forward to reviewing your applications. You will find further information below about application requirements, as well as what each award winner will receive.

Applications will open on January 15th, 2025 

The Awards:

Award for Drawing:

Open to artists making original drawings in any physical medium and presented to the best application as determined via jury process.

Winning artist will receive:

  • A solo exhibition at Antler & Talon Galleries.
  • $2000 Stipend.*
  • Work featured in the print edition of Hi-Fructose Magazine
  • 1 hour virtual Q&A zoom call with jurors.

Award for Painting:

Open to artists making original paintings in any physical medium and presented to the best application as determined via jury process.

Winning artist will receive:

  • A solo exhibition at Antler & Talon Galleries.
  • $2000 Stipend.*
  • Work featured in the print edition of Hi-Fructose Magazine
  • 1 hour virtual Q&A zoom call with jurors.

Award for Sculpture:

Open to artists making original, hand-built sculptures in any medium and presented to the best application as determined via jury process.

Winning artist will receive:

  • A solo exhibition at Antler & Talon Galleries.
  • $2000 Stipend.*
  • Work featured in the print edition of Hi-Fructose Magazine
  • 1 hour virtual Q&A zoom call with jurors.

Artists of Great Potential:

Open to artists making physical art in any medium, awarded to 20 applicants determined via jury process.

Winning artist will receive:

  • The Opportunity to include one original work in a group exhibition at Antler & Talon Galleries alongside established artists.

How to Apply & Entry Requirements

Submit your application via this link: The Susannah Kelly Art Award

A $6 fee is required per applicant to cover administrative costs of the online platform. This can be paid by credit or debit card when completing your submission.

Please provide the following:

  • Images of FIVE completed works.
  • Information for each completed work: Title, Year, Medium, Dimensions.
  • A short bio to include: previous exhibition experience, relevant resume, current location.
  • Link to website and/or social media handles (art-related sites and accounts only)

The awarded exhibitions will open on September 26th, 2024. Award winners will be expected to create and ship works to the gallery to arrive by September 18th for installation ahead of the show. Number of works required will vary depending on the nature and size of the pieces and will be agreed to prior to acceptance of the award. The works submitted in your application are intended as examples and not necessarily expected to be available for sale or exhibition.

*Stipend is to be used at artist's discretion to help with associated costs of preparing for the exhibition.