Tyler Mitchell Wins US$250,000 Don Tyson Prize
Brooklyn photographer and filmmaker Tyler Mitchell has won the US$250,000 Don Tyson Prize for the Advancement of American Art for 2026.
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, named Mitchell as this year's recipient on 22 September 2026, according to its announcement. Crystal Bridges The award was also reported by ARTnews.
Mitchell is a Brooklyn-based artist, photographer and filmmaker. ArtReview He works across still photography and moving image. That is a simple way of saying he makes both photographs and films.
He is the sixth person to receive the prize. The Don Tyson Prize is given by Crystal Bridges. It recognises work that supports American art.
The prize began as a biennial award, meaning it was given every two years, worth US$200,000. It is now worth US$250,000. The rise is US$50,000 on the original amount.
What makes this stand out is the scale. Cash prizes of this size are rare for individual artists. For fans, this means more room to make new work.
The announcement puts Mitchell's name on a short national list. Six recipients in total. More detail on plans for the award will come from the museum.
