Call for Entries: The 2025 Betty Bowen Award

The 2025 Betty Bowen Award application is now open! This annual award honors a Northwest artist for their original, exceptional, and compelling work.

Deadline: Friday, August 1, 2025 | 11pm PST

What is the Betty Bowen Award?
This juried award was established to honor Betty Bowen (1918-1977) who was an enthusiastic supporter of Northwest contemporary art. The winner receives an unrestricted prize of $20,000 to further their career, and a selection of works by the winner will be exhibited at the Seattle Art Museum.

Who is eligible: All visual artists working in Washington, Oregon, or Idaho.

How to apply: Apply online at https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15642

For more information about the application process and to see a list of previous winners, visit Northwest Artist Exhibition Opportunity at Seattle Art Museum or email BettyB@SeattleArtMuseum.org.