The National Gallery of Canada (NGC) announced the call for nominations for the 2021 Lacey Prize. This prize recognizes the critical role artist-run centres and small arts organizations play to support artists and foster emerging practices in Canada. Unique in Canada, the Lacey Prize is funded by a $1.3 million gift from Dr. John Lacey and his late wife Naomi Lacey and represents a total commitment of $90,000 awarded every two years. The award is jointly administered by the National Gallery of Canada and the Lacey Family and is supported by the National Gallery of Canada Foundation.

A cash prize of $50,000 will be awarded to a first-place winner, and cash prizes of $20,000 will be awarded to two runners-up. An independent jury oversees the selection process. Additionally, a contemporary art curator from the National Gallery of Canada will travel to the city of the winning organization for in-person site and studio visits with local artists.

The National Gallery of Canada will accept nominations for the 2021 Lacey Prize from artists, community members and institutions.

All application materials must be emailed to lacey@gallery.ca no later than 6 p.m. EDT on Monday, 30 August 2021.