Call for Submissions: The 2025 AXA Art Prize in the U.S. Opens Soon

2025 AXA Art Prize U.S. Now Accepting Submissions

AXA XL is excited to announce that submissions for the eighth edition of the AXA Art Prize in the United States are officially open. The esteemed competition seeks figurative paintings, drawings, and prints from both undergraduate and graduate art students across the nation. The deadline for entries is set for March 25, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST.

Since its launch in 2018, the AXA Art Prize has become a crucial stepping stone for emerging artists, providing them with a valuable opportunity to have their art evaluated by respected curators, critics, and art collectors.

Lucy Pilko, CEO of AXA XL Americas, shared her enthusiasm: "As an insurer, we recognize the importance of safeguarding artistic legacies and fostering creativity. We take pride in supporting the next generation of artists, offering them an exceptional platform to showcase their talents and gain recognition."

The competition unfolds in three distinct rounds. The first stage involves initial submissions evaluated by Regional Juries comprised of members from the AXA Art Prize Strategic Advisory Board alongside representatives from thirty leading studio art programs, such as the Rhode Island School of Design, California College of the Arts, and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Following this, an Exhibition Jury, made up of curators from prestigious museums across the country, will shortlist 40 artists.

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

Jennifer Schipf, Global Chief Underwriting Officer for Fine Art & Specie at AXA XL, expressed her optimism for this year’s submissions: "As we eagerly anticipate the eighth edition of the Prize in the U.S., I am deeply inspired by the potential that these artists possess. Together with our art world partners, we are dedicated to protecting and promoting art, ensuring it remains a vibrant part of our cultural landscape."

For further details about eligibility, award notifications, and the submission process, potential contestants can visit www.axaartprize.com or reach out via email at info@axaartprize.com. Stay connected with the AXA Art Prize on Facebook and follow AXA XL on LinkedIn.

About AXA XL

AXA XL is a leading insurance and risk management service provider, catering to a wide range of companies from mid-sized firms to large multinationals, in addition to offering reinsurance solutions globally. The organization is committed to helping those who drive progress in the world. For more information, please visit www.axaxl.com.

About the New York Academy of Art

Founded in 1982, the New York Academy of Art is a not-for-profit institution created by artists, scholars, and arts patrons, including the iconic Andy Warhol. The academy focuses on extensive technical training in drawing, painting, and sculpture, paired with dynamic critical discussion. Students are taught traditional techniques while being encouraged to create engaging contemporary art. The Academy promotes a vibrant center for artists committed to skilled and conceptually sharp figurative and representational art through major exhibitions, an insightful speaker series, and various educational initiatives.