Master Drawings is NOW accepting submissions for the 8th Annual Ricciardi Prize of $5,000!

The deadline is November 15, 2025.

The award is given for the best new and unpublished article on a drawing topic (of any period) by a scholar under the age of 40. The winning submission will be published in a 2026 issue of Master Drawings. In addition to the prize money the winner and runner up are invited as our guests to present their respective research at the Master Drawings annual symposium.

Go to https://masterdrawings.org/ricciardi-prize/ for information about essay requirements and how to apply. You can also learn about the broad range of research by past winners of the prize.