The 2025 AXA Art Prize U.S. is Open for Submissions

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL is thrilled to announce the eighth edition of the AXA Art Prize in the United States. This prestigious competition, juried by prominent artists and art curators, welcomes figurative paintings, drawings, and prints from undergraduate and graduate art students across the U.S. The deadline for submissions is March 25, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST.

Since its inception in 2018, the AXA Art Prize U.S. has served as a launchpad for promising artists, providing a platform for their work to be evaluated by influential curators, critics, and collectors in the country.

Commenting, Lucy Pilko, CEO AXA XL Americas, said: "As an insurer, we understand the importance of protecting artistic legacies and fostering creativity. We are proud to support the next generation of artists by offering them an unparalleled opportunity to showcase their talent and gain recognition."

The competition is divided into three rounds. Initial submissions will be assessed by Regional Juries, composed of members from the AXA Art Prize Strategic Advisory Board and 30 leading studio art programs, including Rhode Island School of Design, California College of the Arts, and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. An Exhibition Jury, comprising curators from the nation's top museums, will then shortlist 40 artists.

The 40 finalists will be featured in the AXA Art Prize U.S. Exhibition, set to open in New York in November 2025. The First Prize and Second Prize winners will be selected by a panel of renowned contemporary artists and will receive awards of $10,000 and $5,000 respectively.

Jennifer Schipf, Global Chief Underwriting Officer for Fine Art & Specie, AXA XL, added: "As we look forward to the eighth edition of the Prize in the U.S., I am inspired by the potential of the artists who will submit their work. Together with our partners in the art world, we strive to protect and promote art, ensuring it remains a vibrant and enduring part of our cultural heritage."

For more information on eligibility, award notification and submission process, go to www.axaartprize.com or email [email protected]

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¹AXA XL is a division of AXA Group providing products and services through four business groups: AXA XL Insurance, AXA XL Reinsurance, AXA XL Art & Lifestyle and AXA XL Risk Consulting. The integration project related to the activities of AXA Corporate Solutions, AXA Matrix, AXA Art and XL Catlin will be subject to legal and social validations prior to its implementation

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