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2026 VMFA Aaron Siskind Award for Photography
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
September 2, 2026Richmond, Virginia, USA
Two artists each receive an unrestricted prize of $25,000.
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Two artists each receive an unrestricted prize of $25,000.
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US citizens and permanent residents 18+ for whom photography is a primary vocation.
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Free to apply (no entry fee)
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