Atlanta’s High Museum of Art announced Alison Saar ’78 will receive the illustrious David C. Driskell Prize for her contributions to American art.
Named after the pioneering figure in African diaspora and artist David C. Driskell, the prize has been given each year by the museum since 2005. Previous honorees include Naomi Beckwith, Ebony G. Patterson, Mark Bradford, and more.
“I am honored to have been chosen as the 2025 recipient of the David C. Driskell Prize,” said Saar in a statement to Cultured. “When our art is removed from museum exhibitions or our shows are canceled, this prize offers not only validation, but also the support to continue making work that is courageous and truthful—work that is often stifled by the limitations of mainstream institutions.”
Saar will officially receive the award in September at the Driskell Prize Gala.