CCS BARD AWARDS
Launched at CCS Bard in 1998 to recognize groundbreaking visionaries in the curatorial field, the Award for Curatorial Excellence is selected by an independent panel of leading contemporary art curators, museum directors, and artists. The award is named in recognition of patron Audrey Irmas, who bestowed the endowment for the Audrey Irmas Prize of $25,000. Irmas is an emeritus board member of CCS Bard and an active member of the Los Angeles arts and philanthropic community. The award itself is designed by artist Lawrence Weiner, and is based on his 2006 commission Bard Enter, conceived for the entrance to the Hessel Museum of Art at CCS Bard. The award reflects CCS Bard’s commitment to recognizing individuals who have defined new thinking, bold vision, and dedicated practice to the field of exhibition practice.
In addition, in 2024 CCS Bard announced the inaugural CCS Bard Alumni Award recognizing an outstanding graduate for sustained innovation and engagement in exhibition making, public education, research, and a commitment to the field.
For more information about the award gala please contact Ramona Rosenberg at rrosenbe@bard.edu or 845.758.7574.
AUDREY IRMAS AWARD FOR CURATORIAL EXCELLENCE RECIPIENTS
Alanna Heiss
Awarded 2007
Kathy Halbreich
Awarded 2005
