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Kresge Eminent Artist Awards

The Kresge Eminent Artist Award is a $100,000 unrestricted prize awarded annually to one artist in recognition of a distinguished record of high-quality work and professional achievement in the arts, and a lifetime of contributions to their art forms and to the cultural community of metro Detroit.

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2024 Kresge Eminent Artist

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Nora Chapa Mendoza Named 2024 Kresge Eminent Artist

Painter, activist, and educator, Nora Chapa Mendoza has been selected as the 2024 Kresge Eminent Artist. Mendoza is the 16th metro Detroit artist to be honored with the lifetime achievement award.

Photo of Nora Chapa Mendoza in her home studio by Erin Kirkland for The Kresge Foundation.

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A Lifetime of Achievement

The enduring impact and expansive careers of Kresge Eminent Artists demonstrate that Detroit is a city where artists can thrive.

16 Eminent Artists since 2008

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NORA CHAPA MENDOZA NAMED 2024 KRESGE EMINENT ARTIST

Painter, activist, and educator receives $100,000 prize