2026 LIU SHIMING DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR AWARD

The Liu Shiming Art Foundation invites applications for the 2026 Liu Shiming Distinguished Educator Award, recognizing outstanding adjunct studio art educators whose teaching, mentorship, and artistic practice have made a sustained impact on the next generation of visual artists.

Two educators will each receive a $10,000 cash award:
• One award for an adjunct faculty member specializing in sculpture
• One award for an adjunct faculty member working in any visual arts discipline, including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, interdisciplinary practice, and related fields

The award is open to eligible educators worldwide, and the application process is fully online.

Award recipients are expected to participate in the public announcement of the award and at least one Liu Shiming Art Foundation public program—virtually or in person—during the year following their selection. Recipients may also be invited to serve as advisors, speakers, or jurors for future Foundation initiatives.

Requirements

Applicants must:
• Be adjunct faculty members actively teaching studio art at the time of application
• Have at least five years of experience teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
• Teach at an accredited college, university, or art institution
• Maintain an active artistic practice