Armory Show Adds $35,000 Acquisition Prizes, Spotlights Caribbean Diaspora

The Armory Show, New York City's premier contemporary art fair, has announced two new acquisition prizes totaling $35,000 for its upcoming edition, which will feature a special focus on artists from the Caribbean diaspora. The prizes, which are intended to encourage institutional collecting, will be awarded to works selected by a jury of curators and museum directors. The fair's organizers have not yet disclosed the specific institutions that will receive the acquisition funds or the exact names of the prizes, but they have confirmed that the awards will be presented during the fair's run. The Caribbean focus is part of the fair's ongoing commitment to highlighting underrepresented artistic communities and expanding the narrative of contemporary art. The Armory Show, held annually on the Piers of Manhattan, has become a key event in the international art calendar, attracting galleries and collectors from around the world. The announcement comes as the fair continues to evolve under new leadership, with a renewed emphasis on curatorial programming and diversity. Details about the participating galleries and the full list of artists in the Caribbean section are expected to be released in the coming months.