The Sandisfield Arts Center announces the call for art for the 5th Annual Daniel Manacher Prize for Young Artists, an award established by Adam Manacher and Carol Birnbaum in memory of their son, Daniel Manacher, and his enduring passion for the arts.

The prize recognizes and encourages emerging talent in Berkshire County. The opportunity is open to young artists aged 17 to 26 who live in or attend school in Berkshire County. Submissions are welcomed across a range of visual arts, including painting, drawing, mixed media, and sculpture.

The deadline for application is April 17, 2026. There is no application fee. Full details of eligibility and application can be found at sandisfieldartscenter.org.

Artists needing technical assistance due to a lack of access to a computer, camera, or internet at home to complete their application are encouraged to contact gallery@sandisfieldartscenter.org.

The selection process will be overseen by Virginia Overton, a distinguished American artist whose work is in the collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Museum of Modern Art, New York.

Applicants will be notified of the results via email no later than June 5, 2026. The biennial exhibit showcasing the finalists’ work, alongside the winners of the 2025 prize, will take place, with an opening reception on Saturday, August 15. The exhibit will be displayed in the Sandisfield Arts Center Gallery through the end of August.