Award for Outstanding Work on Critical Race Performance Studies

Performance Studies international (PSi) invites nominations for the 2023 Outstanding Work on Critical Race Performance Studies Award. In odd-numbered years, this award honors a global majority artist’s outstanding artwork/performance related to critical race performance studies. In even numbered years, the award honors a global majority scholar’s outstanding contribution to critical race performance studies. The award consists of a $600 monetary award. Emerging scholars are welcome to apply. We also welcome submissions that blur the lines between performance and scholarship. To (self-)nominate, please submit the following materials to Kimberly Welch, PSi Director of Antiracist Actions and Practices (kcw10@ucla.edu) by May 15, 2023:

  • Abstract of paper/Description of artwork or performance
  • Digital access to full scholarly work or artwork or performance 
  • Contact information of nominee and nominator, if applicable