ART PRIZE PROGRAM

Anderson Ranch will award the Anderson Ranch Visiting Artist Prize to one outstanding artist from the fair. Selected by a special committee, the winner will enjoy a one-week residency at the Ranch, gaining access to studios across various disciplines. This prize continues the legacy of notable visiting artists such as Catherine Opie, Theaster Gates, Julie Mehretu, Mikalene Thomas, Tom Sachs, Kenny Scharf, Ed Ruscha among many others.

Buckhorn Public Arts, a 501(c)③ organization that was founded to Make Art Happen in Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley, will award The Buckhorn Public Arts Prize a commissioned public art project in Aspen. The Buckhorn Public Arts organization connects individuals, private institutions, local governments, and donors to support large-scale public art projects.

The Mack Art Foundation is excited to introduce its inaugural Residency Prize at this year’s Aspen Art Fair. One artist will receive a four-week residency in New York in 2026, while another will be awarded an acquisition prize. Committed to supporting emerging talent, the Foundation aims to expand artists' practices, foster connections with New York’s art community, and empower the next generation to create new opportunities for themselves and their communities.

The Pardon Prize is an acquisition award that recognizes artists who are reshaping the contemporary art landscape. Awarded by the Pardon Collection, the prize honors an artist’s dedication to pushing the boundaries in their practice. Established in 2017 by Nicholas Pardon, the Pardon Collection is committed to fostering and elevating today's artists through its publishing, exhibitions, and programming initiatives.