The Kite Prize for Contemporary Art Award, an international visual art award, was established to recognize innovative visual artists and creatives who demonstrate exceptional commitment to their work. The award is juried by Amie Potsic Art Advisory, LLC choosing a winning artist based on artistic excellence, creative accomplishment, and cultural significance. There will be three Kite Prize Awardees and Artists Selected for the Virtual Merit Exhibition in addition to the chosen Grand Prize Winner.

*Apply by September 30th to receive the early bird $25 USD discounted submission fee
(Submission fee is $45 USD from October 1 – November 12, 2024 Deadline)

Deadline to apply:
Tuesday, November 12, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST

BENEFITS OF THE KITE PRIZE:

One Kite Prize Grand Prize Winner will receive:
• $1000 USD unrestricted cash award
• A printed catalog of their artwork, which will be made available online. The Grand Prize book will be published Fall of 2025
• A solo presentation in a virtual exhibition
• Their artwork digitally archived in APAA’s online portfolio: Art Histories (One-year free subscription)
• A 2-hour virtual advisory consultation with Amie Potsic, CEO & Principal of Amie Potsic Art Advisory, LLC.
• Promotional marketing through social media and email campaigns
• Recognition of artistic excellence

Three Kite Prize Awardees will receive:
• $250 USD unrestricted cash award
• A presentation in a virtual exhibition of the three Kite Prize Awardee’s work
• Promotional marketing through social media and email campaigns
• A 1.5-hour virtual advisory consultation with Amie Potsic, CEO & Principal of Amie Potsic Art Advisory, LLC
• Recognition of artistic excellence

Artists Selected for the Virtual Merit Exhibition will receive:
• Artwork presented in the group Virtual Merit Exhibition in the Spring of 2025
• Promotional marketing through social media and email campaigns
• Recognition of artistic excellence