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.

2022 winners

Mac Sloan Anderson, BFA Painting & Communication Design '24

Mac Sloan Anderson_Self Portrait_11_x16__oil.jpeg "Self Portrait" Oil on canvas 11" x 16"

Mac Sloan Anderson_Spring, Boston Public Gardens_18_x30__oil.jpeg "Boston Public Gardens" Oil on canvas 18" x 30"

Mac Sloan Anderson_Studio 506_37_x48__oil.jpeg "Studio 506" Oil on canvas 37" x 48"

Taylor Comisky, BFA Painting '23

Taylor Comisky_Contra-jour Self Portrait_24_x30__oil on canvas.JPG "Contra-jour Self Portrait" Oil on canvas 24" x 30"

Taylor Comisky_Self Portrait_30_x40__oil on canvas.JPG "Self Portrait" Oil on canvas 30" x 24"

Taylor Comisky_Still Life Jacket_24_x40__Charcoal.JPG "Still Life Jacket" Charcoal 24" x 40"

Haley Johnson, BFA Painting '23

Haley Johnson_Brood X_36_x48”_oil on canvas.JPG "Brood X" Oil on canvas 36" x 48"

Haley Johnson_Spring Cleaning_40_x30”_oil on canvas.JPG "Spring Cleaning" Oil on canvas 40" x 30"

Haley Johnson_Warbler Season_24_x24”_oil on canvas.JPG "Warbler Season" Oil on canvas 24" x 24"

Campbell McLean, BFA Painting '22

Campbell McLean_At midnight..._40_x30__oil on canvas.jpg "At midnight" Oil on canvas 40" x 30"

Campbell McLean_Eric and Katlyn_36_x24__oil on canvas.jpg "Eric and Katyln" Oil on canvas 36" x 24"

Campbell McLean_Kendama Daydream_44_x14__oil on canvas.jpg "Kendama Daydream" Oil on canvas 44" x 14"

Ricky Vasan, BFA Painting '23

Ricky Vasan_Are You Listening__5_x4__oil on canvas.jpeg "Are you Listening" Oil on canvas 5" x 4"

Ricky Vasan_The Boy Who Played with Barbies_36_x46__oil on canvas.jpeg "The Boy Who Played with Barbies" Oil on canvas 36" x 46"

Ricky Vasan_Two Aliens Share a Beer_48_x36__oil on canvas.jpeg "Two Aliens Share a Beer" Acrylic on canvas 48" x 36"