The 2018 Arnold Newman Prize For New Directions in Photographic Portraiture

Arnold Newman had an insatiable fascination with people and the physical world around him. In his work, he constantly explored the boundaries of portraiture and embodied the spirit of artistic innovation. He was also a passionate teacher–he taught at Maine Media Workshops + College every summer for over 30 years, inspiring hundreds of artists and sharing wisdom like, “we make photographs with our hearts and with our minds.” In honor of Arnold’s legacy as both a photographer and mentor, The Arnold Newman Prize for New Directions in Photographic Portraiture recognizes excellence in a new generation of photographers by awarding $20,000 to a photographer whose work demonstrates a compelling new vision in the genre of portraiture. The prize, the second largest in the United States, is designed to assist the winner in continuing the pursuit of their work and to serve as a launching pad for the next phase of their careers.

2018 Award Winner Viktoria Sorochinski with “Daddy”
2018 Finalist Juul Kraijer with “Muse”
2018 Finalist Francesco Pergolesi with “Heroes”
2018 Finalist Donna Pinckley with “Sticks and Stones”

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website.