Prey was commissioned by NASA to paint four paintings for their collection.
 She has painted the x-43, the world's fastest aircraft; a commemorative work for the anniversary of the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy titled "The Columbia Tribute; a rendition of the International Space Station"; and a painting of the Space Shuttle Discovery titled "Shuttle Discovery: Return to Flight".
 In 2003, Prey was commissioned by the President and First Lady to paint the official White House Christmas Card.
Prey's painting is included in the White House permanent collection.
 In 2004 the New York State Senate honored Prey with the Senate's "Women of Distinction Award."
Prey was also honored by the Heckscher Museum of Art at their 2011 Celebrate Achievement Gala for her achievements and contribution to American art and culture.
Heckscher Museum Director Michael Schantz stated, "Barbara is one of America’s most gifted watercolorists whose works are rooted in the grand traditions of American landscape painting."
In 2008, Prey was appointed by the President and approved by the Senate to the National Council of the Arts, which advises the National Endowment for the Arts.
 Chairman Dana Gioia stated to ARTFORUM “Barbara Prey’s nomination continues our tradition of having prominent visual artists as members of the National Council of the Arts.”

She has lectured at the National Gallery of Art,  Corcoran Gallery of Art, Dartmouth College, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Thyssen Bornemisza Museum Madrid.
In 2015 Prey's painting The Collection was selected by the U.S. State Department as the July 4th image for every U.S. Ambassador and Embassy invitation around the world for their Embassy celebrations.
Prey has been commissioned by Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) to paint a monumental watercolor for their new Building 6.
Prey's 8 x 15 feet interior portrait "MASS MoCA Building 6" is said to be the world's largest watercolor.
Prey was commissioned by NASA to paint four paintings for their collection.  She has painted the x-43, the world's fastest aircraft; a commemorative work for the anniversary of the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy titled "The Columbia Tribute; a rendition of the International Space Station"; and a painting of the Space Shuttle Discovery titled "Shuttle Discovery: Return to Flight".  In 2003, Prey was commissioned by the President and First Lady to paint the official White House Christmas Card. Prey's painting is included in the White House permanent collection.  In 2004 the New York State Senate honored Prey with the Senate's "Women of Distinction Award." Prey was also honored by the Heckscher Museum of Art at their 2011 Celebrate Achievement Gala for her achievements and contribution to American art and culture. Heckscher Museum Director Michael Schantz stated, "Barbara is one of America’s most gifted watercolorists whose works are rooted in the grand traditions of American landscape painting." In 2008, Prey was appointed by the President and approved by the Senate to the National Council of the Arts, which advises the National Endowment for the Arts.  Chairman Dana Gioia stated to ARTFORUM “Barbara Prey’s nomination continues our tradition of having prominent visual artists as members of the National Council of the Arts.” 
She has lectured at the National Gallery of Art,  Corcoran Gallery of Art, Dartmouth College, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Thyssen Bornemisza Museum Madrid. In 2015 Prey's painting The Collection was selected by the U.S. State Department as the July 4th image for every U.S. Ambassador and Embassy invitation around the world for their Embassy celebrations. Prey has been commissioned by Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) to paint a monumental watercolor for their new Building 6. Prey's 8 x 15 feet interior portrait "MASS MoCA Building 6" is said to be the world's largest watercolor.
Barbara Prey