The Armory Show will launch two museum acquisition prizes at upcoming fair
The Pérez Art Museum Miami and the Bronx Museum will acquire works next month from the fair’s Focus and Presents sections, respectively
The Armory Show is set to introduce two new museum acquisition prizes at its upcoming fair, which takes place from September 24-27. The Pérez Art Museum Miami (Pamm) and the Bronx Museum will each select a work for their permanent collections from the New York fair, marking the first such prizes in the fair's 30-year history. Kyla McMillan, the fair's director, emphasized the commitment to fostering visibility, longevity, and success for emerging voices and artists from across the Americas.
The Pamm Acquisition Prize offers $20,000 for acquisitions in the museum's permanent collection and the Green Family Foundation Caribbean Cultural Institute, while the Bronx Museum Acquisition Prize will create a $15,000 fund for the museum to acquire a work from the fair's Presents section, which showcases emerging galleries and artists.
These prizes join existing Armory Show awards, such as the Delfina Foundation Artist Residency Prize, which will be awarded to a Caribbean artist, and the Pommery Prize, which grants $10,000 to an artist in the fair's Platform section and the opportunity to display the work in Pommery's cellars in Reims, France. The Sauer Artist Prize also awards $10,000 to an artist in the Focus section.
The 2026 edition of The Armory Show will include expanded sections for emerging galleries, Caribbean-focused curatorial programs, and a sector championing artists from the southern US. Around 230 galleries from over 30 countries will participate in this year's fair, with organizers hoping the event will challenge stereotypes about the region.
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