Parsons Prize for Military-Affiliated Artists Grant

Parsons Prize for Military-Affiliated Artists Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The New School
Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000
Last Updated: October 06, 2025

Summary

The Parsons Prize for Military-Affiliated Artists is a prestigious award recognizing the exceptional contributions of artists with military ties. Established by the Center for Military-Affiliated Students and Parsons School of Design, it offers $3,000 for first place, alongside $1,000 for second and third places, emphasizing the unique perspectives that military-affiliated artists bring to contemporary art. This initiative reaffirms The New School's dedication to supporting veterans and service members in the arts.

Overview

Parsons Prize The Parsons Prize for Military-Affiliated Artists is an award recognizing outstanding work by artists with military affiliations. Founded by the Center for Military-Affiliated Students and Parsons School of Design, the prize honors the depth, rigor, and vision that military-affiliated artists bring to contemporary art practices. With a $3,000 1st place award, and $1,000 2nd and 3rd place awards, juried by arts professionals, the prize affirms a commitment to supporting artists whose perspectives are shaped by service and transformation. In the post-WWII era, The New School became a hub for veterans returning from service, significantly influencing the cultural and intellectual landscape of Greenwich Village. Notably, veterans such as Dan Wolf and Edwin Fancher, who attended The New School, went on to co-found The Village Voice, contributing to the area's vibrant media and arts scene. The Parsons Prize for Military-Affiliated Artists is part of The New School’s initiative to reaffirm its commitment to this population.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. EligibilityU.S. military veteransU.S. service members, active or reservesChildren, spouses, and siblings of U.S. service members or veteransAccepted MediumsPaintingDrawingSculptureCollagePrintmakingPhotographyVideoTextilesSoundInstallationPerformanceAll forms of contemporary artDoes my work need to touch on military themes?No. We see you as more than your service. This award recognizes military-affiliated artists for the rigor, depth, and vision of their practice, regardless of subject matter.