A $10,000 commission for a new work.
New to the Foundation’s re-imagined vision, the Premier Award funds a new work developed by an individual artist or an arts organization. It represents Masterwork’s commitment to new work across four disciplines that alternate annually — music, theater, dance and the visual arts.
Recent Premier Award recipients
Premiere Stages at Kean University
The Foundation’s 2026 Premier Award supports Premiere Stages, whose production of Flawless by John Wooten opened this season.
Camille A. Brown
Choreographer Camille A. Brown received the award for her work, I AM.
Collin Lynch
Organist Collin Lynch was recognized with the Premier Award.
Stephanie Leotsakos
Vocalist Stephanie Leotsakos received the Foundation’s Premier Award.
Award history as published by the Foundation. Visual Arts is next in the four-discipline rotation.
Nominate or apply
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