George Nick Prize

The George Nick Prize is a juried award given on the basis of merit and selected by a blind jury, led by Professor Emeritus George Nick. The competition is open to all current MassArt students (undergraduate, graduate, and PCE), but it is restricted to original works done in drawing, painting, and printmaking.

The purpose of the George Nick Prize is to encourage emerging artists who create two-dimensional works - through observational abilities, drawing skills, and the understanding of the role of tone and color - that can be recognized in terms of subject and an emphasis on forms of realism. The total prize amount is approximately $13,000, to be split between the selected recipients.

2021 winners

Johanna Carr, BFA Painting '21

Johanna-Carr_Dance-Recital_18_x24_oil-on-canvas.jpg "Dance Recital" Oil on canvas 18" x 24"

Johanna-Carr_Febora-and-Bean_16_x20_oil-on-canvas.jpg "Febora and Bean" Oil on canvas 16" x 20"

Johanna-Carr_Magnet-Tiles_18_x24_oil-on-canvas.jpg "Magnet Tiles" Oil on canvas 18" x 24"

Lilah Pudlo, BFA Fashion Design '24

Lilah Pudlo_Distortion_18_x24_colored pencil.jpg "Distortion" Colored pencil 18" x 24"

Lilah Pudlo_Drapery_9_x12_graphite.jpg "Drapery" Graphite 9" x 12"

Lilah Pudlo_Snow Day_18_x24_colored pencil.jpg "Snow Day" Colored pencil 18" x 24"

Taylor West, BFA Painting '21

Taylor-West_Age-10-to-21_60_x48_oil-on-canvas.jpg "Age 10 to 21" Oil on canvas 60" x 48"

Taylor West_Rearview_48_x36_oil on canvas.jpeg "Rearview" Oil on canvas 48" x 36"

Taylor West_Side View_42_x36_oil on canvas.jpeg "Side View" Oil on canvas 42" x 36"

Beatriz Whitehill, BFA Painting '22

Beatriz Whitehill_Communication is Key_44_x28_charcoal on paper.jpg "Communication is Key" Charcoal on paper 44" x 28"

Beatriz Whitehill_Sidewalk Standoff_30_x40_oil on canvas.jpg "Sidewalk Standoff" Oil on canvas 30" x 40"

Beatriz Whitehill_Under the Table_36_x48_acrylic on canvas.png "Under the Table" Acrylic on canvas 36" x 48"