The Chicago-based nonprofit United States Artists has named the 50 artists who will receive its annual USA Fellowship and the recipient of its Berresford Prize, both of which come with an unrestricted grant of $50,000.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of United States Artists, which was founded in 2006 and is one of a handful of US-based organizations that provides direct support to artists.
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“As a non-commercial artist, maintaining financial stability is an ongoing challenge,” Soto told ARTnews in an email. “Grants and commissions are my primary sources of income, which can pose challenges when I undertake creative risks. Grants are not only central to my livelihood but also vital to my mental and emotional well-being. My grant awards are directly connected to my art creation and the investments I make to produce my work.”
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