ArtPrize Launches 2025 Pitch Night Series, Offering $10,000 Grants to Artists
February 15, 2025 – Grand Rapids, MI, / ArtPrize is bringing back Pitch Night, a fast-paced competition designed to spotlight bold artistic ideas. In partnership with leading arts organizations across the U.S., this initiative provides artists with a platform to present their most ambitious projects for a chance to receive a $10,000 grant. The winning artists will debut their works at ArtPrize 2025, set to take place from September 18 to October 4 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Pitch Night 2025: Cities & Dates
April 3 – Louisville, KY (KMAC Contemporary Art Museum)
April 10 – Phoenix, AZ (ArtWins)
April 17 – Indianapolis, IN (Eiteljorg Museum)
May 1 – Norman, OK (Firehouse Art Center)
May 15 – New York City, NY (Satellite Collective)
How It Works
At each Pitch Night event, five artists will be selected to present their concepts in a five-minute pitch before a live audience and a panel of five judges. After a short Q&A session, one artist per city will be awarded $10,000 to bring their vision to life at ArtPrize 2025—one of the world’s largest and most dynamic contemporary art festivals, attracting nearly 800,000 visitors annually.
The events are open to the public, providing an opportunity to witness cutting-edge creativity firsthand as artists compete for funding.
About ArtPrize
ArtPrize is an annual international art competition that fosters creativity and connects artists with audiences in an immersive way. The event is known for celebrating the transformative power of art and creating a space where artistic expression thrives. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, ArtPrize is supported by a network of sponsors, donors, and underwriters who help sustain its mission.
For more information on artist eligibility, submission deadlines, and event details, visit www.artprize.org.
