The Rome Prize

The Rome Prize is a prestigious American award given annually to emerging artists, writers, scholars, and designers. It provides recipients with a fellowship that includes a stipend and a residence at the American Academy in Rome. This opportunity allows winners to focus on their creative or scholarly projects while engaging with Rome’s rich cultural environment. The prize aims to foster artistic and academic excellence, encouraging innovative work that often benefits from the city’s historical and cultural resources. Overall, it supports the development of future leaders in arts and humanities by offering time, space, and inspiration.