The Freedom to Create Prize is an international award which celebrates the power of art to promote social justice and inspire the human spirit. Established in 2008, the Prize is open to artists in all creative fields. Each year, US$125,000 in prize money is awarded across three categories: Main, Youth and Imprisoned Artist.
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