For international
recognition of innovation
in the world of culture.
The Global Arts Prize celebrates cultural organizations spearheading an innovative approach to the relevance of arts in our time. Each year, $60,000 USD is awarded between two initiatives — regardless of size, location, or focus area — for their contributions to the future of the cultural sector.
The Global Arts Prize celebrates cultural organizations spearheading
an innovative approach to the relevance of arts in our time. Each year,
$60,000 USD is awarded between two initiatives — regardless of size,
location, or focus area — for their contributions to the future of culture.
Open to the World
The Global Arts Prize is open to all arts and humanities initiatives leading innovative work, regardless of size, discipline, or stage of development.
From emerging startups to established institutions, the Prize recognizes organizations redefining the relevance of arts in today’s society.
No Red Tape
The Global Arts Prize does not involve the red tape of traditional arts funding. Instead, it celebrates bold, forward-thinking cultural endeavors.
Unlike conventional grants, the Global Arts Prize funds are unrestricted — allowing recipients to use the award for whatever best supports their vision.
Dual Laureates
The Global Arts Prize for Innovation recognizes two initiatives with $60,000.
The BlueSky Award includes a $20,000 cash prize and a $10,000 Arts MBA scholarship.
The Legacy Award includes a $30,000 cash prize for an initiative connected to a GLI graduate.
The Global Arts Prize is open to all arts and humanities initiatives leading innovative work, regardless of size, discipline, or stage of development.
From emerging startups to established institutions, the Prize recognizes organizations redefining the relevance of arts in today’s society.
The Global Arts Prize does not involve the red tape of traditional arts funding. Instead, it celebrates bold, forward-thinking cultural endeavors.
Unlike conventional grants, the Global Arts Prize funds are unrestricted — allowing recipients to use the award for whatever best supports their vision.
The Global Arts Prize for Innovation recognizes two initiatives with $60,000.
The BlueSky Award includes a $20,000 cash prize and a $10,000 Arts MBA scholarship.
The Legacy Award includes a $30,000 cash prize for an initiative connected to a GLI graduate.
Prize Timeline
Nominate
until
Apr 20
Shortlist
announced
May 5
Public Voting
until
May 20
Global Jury
review
May 25
BlueSky Awardee
announced
Jun 1
Legacy Awardee
announced
Dec 1
Nominate
until
Apr 20
Shortlist
announced
May 5
Public Voting
until
May 20
Global Jury
review
May 25
BlueSky Awardee
announced
Jun 1
Legacy Awardee
announced
Dec 1
Fueling Creative Trailblazers
Celebrating landmark arts initiatives.
Dance
Music
Literature
Heritage
Technology
Culture
Theater
Exhibitions
Film
Fashion
Architecture
Design
Dance
Music
Literature
Heritage
Technology
Culture
Theater
Exhibition
Film
Fashion
Architecture
Design
BlueSky Award Shortlist
initiatives that improve lives
initiatives that give voice
initiatives that expand horizons
initiatives that enhance locations
initiatives that shape relevance
Category A
People
initiatives that improve lives
Category B
Expression
initiatives that give voice
Category C
Frontier
initiatives that expand horizons
Category D
Place
initiatives that enhance locations
Category E
Reinvention
initiatives that shape relevance
BlueSky Winner
Argentina & Germany
Aerocene is awarded The 2025 BlueSky Global Arts Prize — selected by public input and a jury of leaders from the creative sector, this visionary initiative fuses plastic arts, earth science, and aeronautics with grassroots advocacy.
Prize Jury
Arts Jury
Carolina
Herrera
International Fashion Icon
Kennedy Center Honoree
Khatia
Buniatishvili
Pianist & Global Ambassador
Platinum Recording Artist
Silvia
Tcherassi
Fashion Designer
L’ordre des Artes de France
Gautier
Capuçon
Cellist & Global Ambassador
Légion d’Honneur de France
Chucho
Valdés
Grammy Lifetime Honoree
NEA Jazz Masters
James
Ehnes
2x Grammy-winning Violinist
Gramophone Artist of the Year
Leonard
Slatkin
6x Grammy-winning Conductor
National Medal of the Arts
Claudia
Curiel de Icaza
Minister of Culture
Mexico
Juan
Garaizabal
Plastic Artist
ARCO Prize
Paolo
Petrocelli
Head
Dubai Opera
Leadership Jury
Nirupama
Rao
Foreign Secretary XXVIII
Republic of India
Roberto
Dañino
Prime Minister CXXXVIII
Republic of Peru
Gary
Ginstling
CEO
Houston Symphony
Terry
Shew
Director
Askonas Holt
Carmen
Larenas
General Director
Teatro Municipal | Santiago
Michel
Gemayel
CEO
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation
Sharon
Azrieli
Director
Azrieli Group & Foundation
Kari
Grubin
President
Hollywood Professional Association
Bushra
Hussain
Artistic Director
Karachi Biennale
Ivan
Linn
Producer
Final Fantasy
Leon
Silverman
Principal
Motion Picture Labs
Madeleine
Hakaraia
Director
Māoriland Film Festival
Innovation Jury
Tata
Harper
Founder & CEO
Tata Harper Skincare
Andres
Gluski
CEO
AES | Global Energy
Teresa
Bulgheroni
President of the Board
MALBA | Museum of Latin American Art
Erika
Ender
Singer-Songwriter
Multi-Latin Grammy-winner
Bárbara
Herrera de Garza
Board Chair
ESMDM Monterrey
Paquito
D’Rivera
Jazz Icon
5x Grammy Winner
Julia
Salvi
President
Fundación Salvi
Iman Nabil
Mohamed
Director
Museum of Modern Art | Egypt
Zofia
Zembrzuska
Director Dep.
Polish Radio Symphony
Fatma
Soliman
Training Director
The Grand Egyptian Museum
Nominate
Nominate until Apr 20. Finalists announced May 1.
Nominate until Apr 20. Finalists announced May 1.
Legacy Award Shortlist
About The Prize
Awarded by Global Leaders Institute
The Global Leaders Institute for Arts Innovation equips creative industry professionals with the entrepreneurship, management, and strategic tools to lead relevant, impactful, sustainable cultural initiatives.
Alongside its Executive MBA in Arts Innovation curated by top universities, GLI offers a range of immersive executive arts development programs integrating frontline perspectives with real-world impact. Focused on supporting cultural sector professionals at pivotal moments in their careers, GLI connects a global network of changemakers advancing the role of the arts in society.
GLI is an independently audited 501(c)(3) institute of higher education headquartered in Washington, DC.
