Instagram/Aleshea Harris & Allison Music Discover the 2026 Doris Duke Artist Award winners: 6 performing artists each receive $525,000 in unrestricted funds-the largest US cash prize for individua... May 1, 2026 AceShowbiz - The Doris Duke Artist Awards for 2026 have been announced, naming six recipients who will each receive a substantial cash prize of $525,000 in unrestricted funds. This award represents the largest cash prize in the United States dedicated exclusively to individual performing artists.