| Figari Award | |
|---|---|
| Named for Pedro Figari | |
| Awarded for | Uruguayan visual arts |
| Sponsored by | |
| Country | Uruguay |
| First awarded | 1995 |
| Currently held by | Marcelo Legrand |
The Figari Award (Spanish: Premio Figari) is given annually to visual artists from Uruguay in recognition of their careers. It was instituted in 1995 by the Central Bank of Uruguay, at the initiative of the then president of the institution, economist and sculptor Ricardo Pascale. Since 2010, the organization of the award has been in the charge of the Museo Figari, under the National Directorate of Culture (DNC) of the Ministry of Education and Culture (MEC).
It is a recognition of artists in activity that represents a consecration in their line of work. Of non-competitive nature, in each edition an organizing committee proposes a qualified jury that is in charge of analyzing the situation of the most outstanding artists, reviewing their achievements, career, and impact in the local and international scope.