Llewelyn G. Pritchard Artist Awards 2026 — Teaching Artists

Overview

Through the generosity of founding AAF member and President Emeritus Llewelyn G. Pritchard, Allied Arts Foundation annually provides $15,000 in grant funding for artists working in a particular discipline, which differs each year. In 2026, the award recognizes the contributions of Teaching Artists to the community, with three awards of $5,000 each. The term "teaching artist" is used intentionally broadly: the award aims to include visual artists of all disciplines who teach in addition to their artistic practice and who consider teaching to be an essential element of that practice, whether by design or out of necessity. All forms of teaching are supported, including K–12, community art programs, and higher education, as long as applicants consider teaching a meaningful component of their artistic practice. The awards are merit-based, judged on artist portfolios, with funds intended to facilitate artistic growth and experience.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be 18 or older
• Applicants must live in Washington State
• Applicants must not be currently enrolled in an educational institution as a student
• Awards are limited to teaching artists in an early or mid-career stage
• Applicant's work must not be currently represented by commercial galleries and/or in major museum exhibitions and collections
• A teaching certificate is not required
• All visual art mediums are accepted

Application Requirements

Application must include name, email, and a link to a submission portfolio, submitted through the online Application Form. Applicants should submit images and materials demonstrating both their artistic practice and teaching experience; educational materials can include programs, syllabi, lesson plans, and examples of student work. Applicants should be prepared to provide three professional references or letters of support if requested. Online portfolios may take the form of a file folder (OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.), website link, webpage link, social media platform link, or other easily accessible digital link. Artworks must be accessible without creating a paid account or an invitation-only account. Additional contextual information, such as an artist resume or explanatory information about the artwork, may be sent to [email protected] but is not required.

Awards

Three unrestricted grants of $5,000.00 each, awarded to three artists. Awarded funds may be used at the artist's discretion (no project, budget, or needs statement required).

Fee

$20 application fee, paid via Stripe. Submission fees help Allied Arts Foundation, described as a predominantly volunteer organization, administer the grant. A fee waiver is available on request—applicants who are prevented from applying by the fee are invited to contact [email protected].

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: 20 September 2026
• Finalists (15) selected: 27 September 2026
• Deadline for finalists to submit references/letters of support: October 9, 2026, 11:59 PM
• Selection panel determines award recipients: Sunday, October 18, 2026
• Recipients notified: 19 October 2026