Pitch Nights 2026

Participate in or attend a Pitch Night near you.

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    Pitch Night Detroit - APPLICATIONS CLOSED

    ArtPrize is thrilled to partner with Design Core Detroit to present Pitch Night Detroit 2026. Five designers will be selected to take the stage for five minutes each, pitching bold, original concepts to a panel of five jurors—all competing for a $10,000 grant to bring their work to life at the 2026 ArtPrize event (September 17–October 3, 2026).

    This grant is dedicated to design-driven proposals from designers 18 years and older, with preference given to those based in Wayne County, Michigan. In addition to the grant, the selected designer will receive complimentary ArtPrize registration and hands-on support in securing a high-visibility exhibition venue during the event.

    Event: March 26,2026
    Location: The Kintsugi Village

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      Winner:

      Sarah Adnan

      Congratulations, Sarah! The Pitch Night Detroit Grant will support the development, transportation and installation of Sarah Adnan's work at ArtPrize 2026 this fall.

      We extend our congratulations to all participating finalists:

      Nur Saltik, Vidit Singh, Team Pony, & Callie Lin.

      Pitch Night Oklahoma - APPLICATIONS CLOSED

      ArtPrize, in partnership with Firehouse Art Center and Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, brings Pitch Night to Oklahoma, awarding a $10,000 grant and support in connecting with a high-visibility venue to a deserving Oklahoma artist. Five artists will be selected to take the stage on April 23, 2026, for five minutes each, pitching bold, original concepts to a panel of five jurors—all competing for a $10,000 grant to bring their work to life at the 2026 ArtPrize event (September 17–October 3, 2026).

      This grant is dedicated to proposals from artists 18 years and older from the state of Oklahoma. In addition to the grant, the selected designer will receive complimentary ArtPrize registration and hands-on support in securing a high-visibility exhibition venue during the event.

      Event: April 23

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        Winner

        Wendi Gwartney

        Congratulations, Wendi! The Pitch Night Oklahoma Grant will support the development, transportation and installation of Wendi Gwartney's work at ArtPrize 2026 this fall.

        We extend our congratulations to all participating finalists:

        Robert Babcock, Andy Denton, Katelynn Knick, & Marissa Raglin.

        Pitch Night Arizona

        ArtPrize is thrilled to partner with ArtWins Arizona to present Pitch Night Arizona 2026. Five artists or designers will be selected to take the stage for five minutes each, pitching bold, original concepts to a panel of five jurors—all competing for a $10,000 grant to bring their work to life at the 2026 ArtPrize event (September 17–October 3, 2026).

        This grant is dedicated to proposals from artists 18 years and older from the state of Arizona. In addition to the grant, the selected artist will receive complimentary ArtPrize registration and hands-on support in securing a high-visibility exhibition venue during the event.

        - APPLICATIONS: Open APPLY HERE

        Event: June 30
        Location: First Studios
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