The Artadia SEEN Award is a distinction given to one woman-identifying artist from the pool of current year’s Awardees. In addition to the award fund, the Awardee will receive tailored ancillary programming and support, designed with the unique needs of the Awardee in mind.

Our inaugural SEEN Awardee is Aineki Traverso.  

Originated by visionary leaders and long-time friends Stacey Empson and Mary Kemper Wolf, the SEEN Award aims to shift the long-standing art world dynamics that favor male artists and will recognize a woman-identifying artist at a pivotal stage in her career. Wolf and Empson are the initial seeders of the fund and will invite other women to join the cause. The Award is funded by women, for women, reflecting the field’s matriarchal lineage and serving as a key principle that underpins this initiative.

Donate below to support the SEEN Award and programming: