The Devlin Starr Memorial Art Award recognizes an emerging multimedia artist (ages 18-28) looking to grow, explore and advance their creative process. A $3,000 award is available to support and encourage the artist to create with purpose, provide the opportunity to push artistic limits and expand their body of work.
This award reflects Devlin’s advocacy of giving people “space” both figuratively and literally to create. He believed that with access to space, materials and people who believed in him, he had the freedom and encouragement to pursue his artistic vision and was able to create his best work.
Please note there will be a small event to present the Devlin Starr Memorial Art Award to the chosen artist on June 25, 2026 featuring a selection of their work. In addition, a short feature about the artist and the work created with the support of the award will appear in the Spring issue of our Arts Cultural Magazine.
About Devlin Starr @artbydevlinstarr
Devlin was a multimedia artist, attending the University Of Hartford School Of Art pursuing his BFA in sculpture/minor in chemistry, and member of the HAC family. His art, thought-provoking at times, was a reflection of himself, his desire to understand human nature, and express his feelings. Devlin was most comfortable in nature; exploring the woods, walking the beaches, and hiking. Painter, sculptor, photographer, videographer and musician, Devlin created with anything he could get his hands on. Supporting his peers and encouraging young artists to create, Devlin’s compassion for others defined him.
How to Apply- Read the Following and click this link to review the application and apply.
There is NO FEE to apply and you DO NOT need to be a HAC member.
Who Should Apply?
*Must be an emerging, multimedia artist looking to advance their creative process and expand their body of work.
*Must be 18-28
Application due dates:
*The deadline is no later than Friday, May 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
*Notifications will go out on Friday, May 29, 2026.
*Winner is asked to attend a small event that recognizes the receipt of the award and shows a selection of their work on Thursday, June 25, 2026.Time and location TBD.
*Winner will be asked to provide images of the work created and or the impact of the award by January 5, 2027 for an article in our Spring Arts Cultural Magazine.
Required Application Materials:
- A minimum of 10, maximum 12 samples of your multimedia work created in the last two years. All media accepted. The samples should reflect the range of your work. All samples must be submitted digitally as high resolution images, high quality audio, or film, no hard copies.
- Answer all of the questions seen below. You will be able to choose between a written response or a video response.
Questions email, Sarah McCann at SMcCann@huntingtonarts.org
Please review the following questions prior to filling our the application. You will be required to answer all of these questions to give us insight into your work and why you should receive this award. You can submit your answer in one of two ways. Choose whichever format you are most comfortable with. Questions can be answered with a written response or by downloading a short video. The video should not exceed 4 minutes.
All of the following questions must be answered for the application to be complete.
- Tell us when you began making art and what inspired you to do so.
- How would you describe your work?
- How would you describe your current creative process, the work you create, and your mediums of choice?
- What drives and inspires you?
- What are your artistic goals? Short term and long term.
- Describe what you would use the $3,000 Devlin Starr Memorial Art Award for, the impact it would have on you as an artist, and the work you create. Be specific.
- Please note you will be asked to provide images of the work created and or the impact of the award by January 5, 2027 for an article in our Spring Arts Cultural Magazine.
- Please share any additional information and insight you feel would be relevant to this application.
The Devlin Starr Memorial Art Award is funded by the heartfelt, and overwhelming generosity of so many friends, family, colleagues, coworkers, and people who never even met him. Devlin’s artwork was a reflection of who he was, and how he saw the world. This award is a beautiful tribute to his creativity, artistry and kind and gentle soul; always one to put others first. We are so grateful and appreciative for the ongoing outreach and support of our family.
Thank you,
Maureen, Michael and Bridgette Starr, and our extended family.
The Starr family’s intention is to continue Devlin’s legacy through the positive impact of this annual award for the next several years.
If you would like to make a donation to support the Devlin Starr Memorial Art Award, please click this link. Thank you.⇒