2026 Nathan Cummings Exhibition
March 24 – April 2 | Harry Wood Gallery
Opening reception | March 24 | 5 to 7 p.m.
The Nathan Cummings Graduate Summer Travel Award was established by the Nathan Cummings Foundation to give talented visual artists in the ASU School of Art the experience of the Grand Tour, a tradition in the education of the whole person. For the visual artist, this experience is considered a necessity, and the role it plays in the life of a young artist is well documented in modern history. This “application exhibition” showcases the artwork of those students who apply from various disciplines and includes a statement of intent. Artists are meant to create proposals for summer travel to further their artistic visions and expand their worldview in relation to their particular craft and specific concentration. After a review of the work and proposals, ASU faculty members choose who will be awarded travel grants for this summer to their proposed locations. Awardees will be announced once votes are tabulated at the end of the exhibition. In order to be eligible, you must be a regular status School of Art MFA candidate who has successfully completed the mid-term review, and have at least one more semester remaining in the ASU Herberger Institute School of Art.
Image: Karima Walker, "Second Life," video still (2025 award recipient)
Gallery Hours
Monday – Thursday | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fridays | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Closed on weekends and university holidays