--- title: The PEM Prize date: 2017-05-04T11:53:00-04:00 author: Caroline Herr canonical_url: "https://www.pem.org/the-pem-prize" section: General Pages --- ![Marie Watt's work hanging from the ceiling in a gallery](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/pem-org/general/PEMPrize2023_3600_01.jpg) Art # The PEM Prize ![PEM Prize logo](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/pem-org/images/pem_prize_nodate_logo.png) For more information, contact Lauren Fairweather at [lauren\_fairweather@pem.org](mailto:lauren_fairweather@pem.org) ## Artists change the way we see and interact with the world. The PEM Prize is presented to artists from any field whose work explores the catalytic relationship between creativity and civic engagement. Reinvigorating and reimagining the communities in which we live, these artists are leaders, connecting us to the possibilities that exist for a more inclusive and understanding world. ##### The 2024 PEM Prize recipient is Marie Watt (Seneca Nation). Along with a cash award, the PEM Prize recipient receives the opportunity to work with the museum on a project or series of projects that will be accessible to all. While each project will assume a different form, PEM Prize awardees will be individuals or groups who strive to deepen our global cultural connections, ignite our imaginations and inspire us to action. The PEM Prize Awardee is selected by a committee of museum staff and leadership for their catalytic use of creative expression in civic engagement. [ ![Pemprize artist Marie Watt](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/pem-org/general/pemprize_artist_MWatt_1800_Share.jpg) ](https://www.pem.org/the-pem-prize/pem-prize-artist) PEM Prize Artist Learn more about PEM Prize artist, Marie Watt [Learn more](https://www.pem.org/the-pem-prize/pem-prize-artist) [ ![Jingle Cloud Community Art Project](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/pem-org/general/Ev_JingleCloud_1800_Share.jpg) ](https://www.pem.org/events/jingle-sculpture-community-art-project) Jingle Sculpture Community Art Project **Now on view through fall 2024** See a collaborative community jingle sculpture art project with PEM Prize artist Marie Watt (Seneca Nation). [Learn more](https://www.pem.org/events/jingle-sculpture-community-art-project) **In-Kind Design Sponsor[ FORM Creative Services](https://www.formcreativeservices.com/)** **![Form logo](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/pem-org/general/forl_logo_90.png)** **Patron sponsors** Fiduciary Trust Company Gourmet Caterers **Supporter sponsors** HUB International New England Montserrat College of Art TOP IMAGE: Courtesy of the artist and Kavi Gupta. Photographer: Kyle Flubacker. Learn more about last year's PEM Prize recipient, Carlos Garaicoa [Learn more](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-announces-first-annual-pem-prize-to-celebrate-creative-expression-civic-engagement) ## Keep exploring ![Building community with Marie Watt](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/pem-org/general/Blog_BuildingCommunity_1800_Share.jpg) Blog Building community with Marie Watt 6 min read [Read now](https://www.pem.org/blog/building-community-with-marie-watt) ![A word with artist Carlos Garaicoa](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/pem-org/general/blog_AWordCarlos_1800_Share.jpg) Blog A word with artist Carlos Garaicoa 4 Min read [Read now](https://www.pem.org/blog/a-word-with-artist-carlos-garaicoa) ![PEM announces first annual PEM Prize to celebrate creative expression & civic engagement](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/pem-org/general/Press_PEMPrizeFirst_1800_Share.jpg) Press Release PEM announces first annual PEM Prize to celebrate creative expression & civic engagement [Read now](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-announces-first-annual-pem-prize-to-celebrate-creative-expression-civic-engagement) Stay up to date. Enter your email to sign up for our newsletter.