Sept 18- Oct 4, 2025
Pitch Nights 2025

Participate in or attend a Pitch Night near you.

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    Pitch Night Kentucky

    In partnership with:



    ArtPrize and the KMAC Contemporary Art Museum, in partnership with the Great Meadows Foundation, proudly present Pitch Night Kentucky, where five artists will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win a $10,000 grant. This funding supports the creation, transportation, and logistics of their ArtPrize 2025 installation in Grand Rapids, MI (September 18–October 4, 2025). The winner also receives complimentary registration and assistance from ArtPrize in securing a high-visibility venue

    How It Works
    Five visionary artists will take the stage to pitch their boldest ideas to a panel of art experts in just five minutes each, competing for a $10,000 grant to bring their project to life at ArtPrize 2025.

    Any artist that meets event criteria can submit their proposals for the opportunity to present at Pitch Night Kentucky 2025.

    Event Info
    Open Proposals: February 13 - March 6, 2025.
    Finalists Announced: March 13, 2025.
    Pitch Night Kentucky: April 3, 2025.
    ArtPrize: September 18 - Oct 4, 2025.

    If selected as a Kentucky Pitch Night finalist, artists must be available to present their work in person at KMAC on April 3, 2025, in Louisville, KY.

    The winning artist must be available to exhibit their work from Sept 18 - Oct 4, 2025 in Grand Rapids, MI as part of ArtPrize 2025.

    Panel of Judges
    Information coming soon!

    More Details:

    • How: Between now and March 6th, eligible artists must submit a proposal overview, an artist CV, and up to five images of their concept via our application form.

    • Who: ArtPrize is open to any artist, but Pitch Night Kentucky artists must meet the following criteria:
      -Be 18 years of age or older.
      -Be a resident of one of the 120 Kentucky counties or Louisville MSA.
      -Be living and present their own artwork.

    • What are we looking for?
      -Bold, visionary, and contemporary artwork of all mediums and genres
      -Large-scale and ambitious concepts and creations
      -An opportunity to support new and/or experimental works

    Submit Your Proposal

    Attend: Pitch Night Kentucky

    Are you ready to witness creativity at its peak? ArtPrize, in partnership with KMAC, is thrilled to bring Pitch Night into your community—a live event where art, passion, and opportunity collide on April 3, 2025!

    This isn’t just another evening out. It’s your chance to be part of something transformative. Five visionary artists will take the stage to pitch their boldest ideas in just five minutes each, competing for a $10,000 grant to bring their project to life at ArtPrize 2025, the world-renowned art festival in Grand Rapids, MI.

    Be there to witness the spark of something extraordinary. Join us at Pitch Night Kentucky and help shape the future of art!

      RSVP TO ATTEND

      Pitch Night Arizona

      In partnership with:




      ArtPrize and ArtWins proudly present Pitch Night Arizona, where five artists will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win a $10,000 grant. This funding supports the creation, transportation, and logistics of their ArtPrize 2025 installation in Grand Rapids, MI (September 18–October 4, 2025). The winner also receives complimentary registration and assistance from ArtPrize in securing a high-visibility venue.

      How It Works
      Five visionary artists will present their most innovative concepts to a panel of art experts, each within a five-minute timeframe, competing for a $10,000 grant to bring their projects to life at ArtPrize 2025.

      Any artist that meets event criteria can submit their proposals for the opportunity to present at Pitch Night Arizona 2025.

      Event Info
      Open Proposals: February 13 - March 6, 2025.
      Finalists Announced: March 20, 2025.
      Pitch Night Arizona: April 10, 2025.
      ArtPrize: September 18 - Oct 4, 2025.

      If selected as an Arizona Pitch Night finalist, artists must be available to present their work in person in the Phoenix, AZ metro area on April 10, 2025. The exact location will be announced soon.

      The winning artist must be available to exhibit their work from Sept 18 - Oct 4, 2025 in Grand Rapids, MI as part of ArtPrize 2025.

      Panel of Judges
      Information coming soon!

      More Details:

      • How: Between now and March 6th, eligible artists must submit a proposal overview, an artist CV, and up to five images of their concept via our application form.

      • Who: ArtPrize is open to any artist, but Pitch Night Arizona artists must meet the following criteria:
        -Be 18 years of age or older.
        -Be a resident of Arizona.
        -Be living and present their own artwork.

      • What are we looking for?
        -Bold, visionary, and contemporary artwork of all mediums and genres
        -Large-scale and ambitious concepts and creations
        -An opportunity to support new and/or experimental works

      Submit Your Proposal

      Attend: Pitch Night Arizona

      Are you ready to witness creativity at its peak? ArtPrize, in partnership with ArtWins, is thrilled to bring Pitch Night into your community—a live event where art, passion, and opportunity collide on April 10, 2025!

      This isn’t just another evening out. It’s your chance to be part of something transformative. Five visionary artists will take the stage to pitch their boldest ideas in just five minutes each, competing for a $10,000 grant to bring their project to life at ArtPrize 2025, the world-renowned art festival in Grand Rapids, MI.

      Be there to witness the spark of something extraordinary. Join us at Pitch Night Arizona and help shape the future of art!

        RSVP TO ATTEND

        Pitch Night Eiteljorg

        In partnership with:



        ArtPrize and the Eiteljorg Museum, in partnership with Visit Indy, are excited to present Pitch Night Eiteljorg. Five artists will be selected to present a five-minute pitch to a panel of five judges for a chance to receive a $10,000 grant to underwrite the creation, transportation, and logistics of their participation in ArtPrize 2025 in Grand Rapids, MI (September 18–October 4, 2025). The winner also receives complimentary registration and assistance from ArtPrize in securing a high-visibility venue.

        How It Works
        Five visionary artists will present their boldest ideas to a panel of art experts, each within a five-minute span, competing for a $10,000 grant to bring their projects to life at ArtPrize 2025.

        Any contemporary native artist that meets event criteria can submit their proposals for the opportunity to present at Pitch Night Eiteljorg 2025.

        Note: Eiteljorg verifies all enrollment questions with the Indian Arts and Crafts Board in Washington, D.C. and follow the guidelines of the 1990 Indian Arts & Crafts Act.

        Event Info
        Open Proposals: February 13 - March 12, 2025.
        Finalists Announced: March 28, 2025.
        Pitch Night Eiteljorg: April 17, 2025.
        ArtPrize: September 18 - Oct 4, 2025.

        If selected as an Eiteljorg Pitch Night finalist, artists must be available to present their work in person at the the Eiteljorg Museum on April 17, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

        The winning artist must be available to exhibit their work from Sept 18 - Oct 4, 2025 in Grand Rapids, MI as part of ArtPrize 2025.


        Panel of Judges
        Information coming soon!

        More Details:

        • How: Between now and March 6th, eligible artists must submit a proposal overview, an artist CV, and up to five images of their concept via our application form.

        • Who: ArtPrize is open to any artist, but Pitch Night Eiteljorg artists must meet the following criteria:
          -Be 18 years of age or older.
          -Be a Canadian First Nations, Inuit, Metis, or the US (federally recognized and/or state recognized nations) artist.
          - Be living and present their own artwork.

        • What are we looking for?
          -Bold, visionary, and contemporary artwork of all mediums and genres
          -Large-scale and ambitious concepts and creations
          -An opportunity to support new and/or experimental works

        Submit Your Proposal

        Attend: Pitch Night Eiteljorg

        Are you ready to witness creativity at its peak? ArtPrize, in partnership with Eiteljorg Museum, is thrilled to bring Pitch Night into your community—a live event where art, passion, and opportunity collide on April 17, 2025!

        This isn’t just another evening out. It’s your chance to be part of something transformative. Five visionary artists will take the stage to pitch their boldest ideas in just five minutes each, competing for a $10,000 grant to bring their project to life at ArtPrize 2025, the world-renowned art festival in Grand Rapids, MI.

        Be there to witness the spark of something extraordinary. Join us at Pitch Night Eiteljorg and help shape the future of art!


          RSVP TO ATTEND

          Pitch Night Oklahoma

          In partnership with:



          ArtPrize and Norman Firehouse Art Center, in partnership with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC), proudly present Pitch Night Oklahoma, where five artists will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win a $10,000 grant. This funding supports the creation, transportation, and logistics of their ArtPrize 2025 installation in Grand Rapids, MI (September 18–October 4, 2025). The winner also receives complimentary registration and assistance from ArtPrize in securing a high-visibility venue.

          How It Works
          Five visionary artists will take the stage to pitch their boldest ideas to a panel of art experts in just five minutes each, competing for a $10,000 grant to bring their project to life at ArtPrize 2025.

          Any artist that meets event criteria can submit their proposals for the opportunity to present at Pitch Night Oklahoma 2025.

          Event Info
          Open Proposals: February 13 - March 18, 2025.
          Finalists Announced: April 3, 2025.
          Pitch Night Oklahoma: May 1, 2025.
          ArtPrize: September 18 - Oct 4, 2025.

          If selected as an Oklahoma Pitch Night finalist, artists must be available to present their work in person at Firehouse Art Center on May 1, 2025 in Norman, Oklahoma.

          The winning artist must be available to exhibit their work from Sept 18 - Oct 4, 2025 in Grand Rapids, MI as part of ArtPrize 2025.

          Panel of Judges
          Information coming soon!

          More Details:

          • How: Between now and March 18th, eligible artists must submit a proposal overview, an artist CV, and up to five images of their concept via our application form.

          • Who: ArtPrize is open to any artist, but Pitch Night Oklahoma artists must meet the following criteria:
            -Be 18 years of age or older.
            -Be a resident of Oklahoma.
            -Be living and present their own artwork.

          • What are we looking for?
            -Bold, visionary, and contemporary artwork of all mediums and genres
            -Large-scale and ambitious concepts and creations
            -An opportunity to support new and/or experimental works

          Submit Your Proposal

          Attend: Pitch Night Oklahoma

          Are you ready to witness creativity at its peak? ArtPrize, in partnership with Norma Firehouse Art Center, is thrilled to bring Pitch Night into your community—a live event where art, passion, and opportunity collide on May 1, 2025!

          This isn’t just another evening out. It’s your chance to be part of something transformative. Five visionary artists will take the stage to pitch their boldest ideas in just five minutes each, competing for a $10,000 grant to bring their project to life at ArtPrize 2025, the world-renowned art festival in Grand Rapids, MI.

          Be there to witness the spark of something extraordinary. Join us at Pitch Night Oklahoma and help shape the future of art!

            RSVP TO ATTEND

            Pitch Night NYC


            In partnership with:





            ArtPrize and Satellite Collective, in partnership with Padnos, proudly present Pitch Night NYC, where five artists will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win a $10,000 grant. This funding supports the creation, transportation, and logistics of their ArtPrize 2025 installation in Grand Rapids, MI (September 18–October 4, 2025). The winner also receives complimentary registration and assistance from ArtPrize in securing a high-visibility venue.

            How It Works
            Five visionary artists will take the stage to pitch their boldest ideas to a panel of art experts, each within a five-minute timeframe, competing for a $10,000 grant to bring their project to life at ArtPrize 2025.

            Any artist that meets event criteria can submit their proposals for the opportunity to present at Pitch Night NYC 2025.

            Event Info
            Open Proposals: February 13 - April 10, 2025.
            Finalists Announced: April 24, 2025.
            Pitch Night NYC: May 15, 2025.
            ArtPrize: September 18 - Oct 4, 2025.

            If selected as a NYC Pitch Night finalist, artists must be available to present their work in person at the Mriya Gallery in New York, NY, on May 15, 2025.

            The winning artist must be available to exhibit their work from Sept 18 - Oct 4, 2025 in Grand Rapids, MI as part of ArtPrize 2025.

            Panel of Judges
            Information coming soon!

            More Details:

            • How: Between now and April 10th, eligible artists must submit a proposal overview, an artist CV, and up to five images of their concept via our application form.

            • Who: ArtPrize is open to any artist, but Pitch Night NYC artists must meet the following criteria:
              -Be 18 years of age or older.
              - Be living and present their own artwork.
              -Submit time-based, installation, or new media proposals.
              -NYC artists are encouraged to apply, but nationwide applications will be accepted.

            • What are we looking for?
              -Bold, visionary, new or reimagined work, within time-based, installation or new media categories
              -Large-scale and ambitious concepts and creations
              -An opportunity to support new and/or experimental works

            Submit Your Proposal

            Attend: Pitch Night NYC

            Are you ready to witness creativity at its peak? ArtPrize, in partnership with Satellite Collective, is thrilled to bring Pitch Night into your community—a live event where art, passion, and opportunity collide on May 15, 2025!

            This isn’t just another evening out. It’s your chance to be part of something transformative. Five visionary artists will take the stage to pitch their boldest ideas in just five minutes each, competing for a $10,000 grant to bring their project to life at ArtPrize 2025, the world-renowned art festival in Grand Rapids, MI.

            Be there to witness the spark of something extraordinary. Join us at Pitch Night NYC and help shape the future of art!

              RSVP TO ATTEND