From 532 applications, down to six—meet the finalists of the 2022 Betty Bowen Award: @klaraglosova, Sam Hamilton, Tim Hutchings, @elizabethmalaska, @rafaelsoldi, and @bigg_permm. Most recently awarded to @culturalcrisis in 2021, the juried award comes with an unrestricted cash award of $15,000 and a solo exhibition at SAM. Swipe to see artwork by all of the finalists then visit #SAMBlog to learn more about them. Stay tuned as we announce the winner on November 1! _ #BettyBowenAward #SeattleArtMuseum #KlaraGlosova #SamHamilton #TimHutchings #RafaelSoldi #RickishaTaylor #LinkinBio [🎨 "Scott in Armchair," 2021, Klara Glosova, oil on canvas, 60 x 60 x 2 in., Courtesy of the artist, © Klara Glosova. "Te Moana Meridian" performance still, 2021, Sam Hamilton, video, Courtesy of the artist, © Sam Hamilton. "Thousand Year Old Campfire" excerpt, 2023, Tim Hutchings, flowcharts, game book, 8 1⁄2 x 5 1⁄2 x 1⁄4 in., Courtesy of the artist, © Tim Hutchings. "We Will Remain Separate," 2019, Elizabeth Malaska, oil, Flashe, pencil on canvas wrapped panel, 72 x 120 x 2 in., Courtesy of the artist, © Elizabeth Malaska. "CARGAMONTÓN (CM02)," 2022, Rafael Soldi, aquatint photogravure, 27 1⁄2 x 34 in., Courtesy of the artist, © Rafael Soldi. "Pounce," 2022, Ric’kisha Taylor, acrylic, fabric, glitter, gems, chain, paper, pearls, sequins, 40 x 36 in., Courtesy of the artist, © Ric’kisha Taylor.]