Young scholars and their prize-winning essays are the focus of the annual Master Drawings Symposium, returning in 2025 for its ninth year. Master Drawings awards the best articles by authors under 40 years with an annual cash prize and an opportunity to present their findings in front of drawings enthusiasts. This year 2024 runner-up Tamara Kobel will delve into the fascinating world of Swiss artist Wilhelm Stettler (1643-1708) and his “Eyerstock,” sketches and doodles that formed a rich artistic tool with a fertile pantry of motifs. 

The annual Master Drawings Symposium is returning for its eighth year to showcase the best and brightest young scholars in the drawings field. The program will feature talks by Ricciardi prize-winning authors published in Master Drawings.