2025 bonnie bronson fellow
The Bonnie Bronson Fellowship is an annual award made to an artist living and working in the Pacific Northwest. The award is a cash prize (currently $10,000) and purchase of a work of art for the Bonnie Bronson Collection, which is housed at Reed College and displayed prominently throughout campus. Artists may not apply for this award and the new Fellow is informed with a simple phone call from the selection committee.
The Bonnie Bronson Fund was created by family and friends in memory of Oregon artist Bonnie Bronson, who died in a climbing accident in August of 1990. Bonnie's art works included enamel on steel sculpture, welded and painted steel collages, painting and carpet design, and were considered a powerful force in the Pacific Northwest art community in her lifetime.
The 2025 reception honors our newest Fellows, Brenda Mallory and Heather Watkins. The reception is held at Reed College, May 28, 2025.