Work of Art: The Next Great Artist
Work of Art: The Next Great Artist was an American reality competition show that aired on the cable television network Bravo, in which up-and-coming artists compete for a solo exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum and a cash prize of $100,000. The show was produced by Pretty Matches Productions and Magical Elves Productions, the same company that created "Project Runway" and "Top Chef". The series premiered on June 9, 2010. "Work of Art" was renewed for a second season in September 2010 which began on October 12, 2011. Season 1 (2010 ). Contestant progress. Episodes. <onlyinclude></onlyinclude> Season 2 (2011). Contestant progress. Episodes. <onlyinclude></onlyinclude> Future seasons. "Work of Art's" renewal status was unclear as the second season concluded: In late December 2011, Judge Bill Powers wrote that "We will have to see if our work of art worked for Bravo." Jerry Saltz, another "Work of Art" judge, announced via his Vulture blog that he would not return for a third season of the show. The uncertainty as to "Work of Art's" fate on Bravo was somewhat resolved when the "Gallerist" reported the show's cancellation in August  2012. The "LA Times" reported that while Bravo would not officially confirm the cancellation, "a source close to the channel said it was "unlikely" that the show would return for a third season on Bravo." "Work of Art's" producers as of August 2012 were approaching other television networks in the hopes of continuing the show's run elsewhere.