Glenn Gould Prize

Originally awarded every three years, and now biennially, the Prize is presented to a living individual of any nationality, in recognition of a body of work that has enriched the human condition through the arts, taking into account such factors as transcendent artistry, innovation, influence on a given artistic discipline or the culture at large, and humanitarian achievements.

[1][2][3] In the year following each Laureate’s selection, the Foundation organizes a series of celebratory activities that highlight the unique contributions of the winner, both to the arts and society.

Prize celebrations have lasted as long as two weeks and have included as many as 25 individual events to audiences up to 24,000, generating tens of millions of media impressions.

[1] The Prize jury changes for each award, and typically consists of renowned artists, arts professionals and patrons representing various disciplines from around the world.

The Prize concert was the culmination of 12 days of educational, cultural and socially significant events honoring Ms. Norman during Black History Month.

The Glenn Gould Prize sculpture is an original work, created by Canadian artist, Ruth Abernethy. It depicts a solitary Gould, walking on a late winter’s day, with the sun low in the sky, forming an elongated bronze shadow at the base of the figure.
The Glenn Gould Prize sculpture is an original work, created by Canadian artist, Ruth Abernethy. It depicts a solitary Gould, walking on a late winter’s day, with the sun low in the sky, forming an elongated bronze shadow at the base of the figure.