The Visionary Artist Award

The Rye Arts Center proudly honors the artistic community through its Visionary Artist Award. Presented annually, this award recognizes an artist whose work has impacted the community, served as a notable source of inspiration, and helped keep the local art scene vibrant.

The Visionary Artist Award also amplifies individuals who exude an innovative spirit and personify the transformative power of the arts. Whether through captivating visual art, multimedia installations, immersive experiences, or thought-provoking performances, recipients of the award inspire awe and ignite imagination.

This award acknowledges past achievements while serving as a catalyst for future innovation, encouraging recipients to push boundaries and fearlessly pursue their artistic visions. It celebrates the power of art to inspire, provoke, and ultimately transform the world.

Each year, the award is presented at The Rye Arts Center’s spring benefit,
Studio 51, in celebration of creativity and community.

Scroll down to view past and present Visionary Artist Award recipients.
Click on their photos to learn more!