The Hudgens Center for Art and Learning is accepting entries for the seventh cycle of the Hudgens Prize — a prestigious visual arts award that carries a cash prize of $50,000 as well as a solo exhibition for one talented Georgia artist.

The Hudgens Prize is one of the largest awards in the nation given to an individual artist. Hudgens officials said the purpose of the competition is to elevate and promote the arts throughout Georgia, while providing a transformational opportunity for the winning artist.