In commemoration of the one-year anniversary of Liz’s passing, Houston Arts Alliance announces the inauguration of the Liz Alexander Visual Art Award, to be made possible by contributions from her former colleagues, friends and family.

The Liz Alexander Visual Art Award will be presented to an emerging, visual artist residing in Houston. A minimum of $1,000 will be made possible by private contributions (the final award size will be announced by late summer 2011). *Update: As of 6.15.11 HAA has raised over $2,000!

Award money may be used for a specific artistic project, for professional development or education in the field of visual or media arts. For the award guidelines and application process click here:  Guidelines

Application deadline: Friday, July 8, 2011 by 5:30 p.m.

Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The recipient of the Liz Alexander Visual Art Award will be announced to the public in fall 2011.