International Art Project Foundation · Miami Beach

The Next Generation of Art. A Brighter Future for Children.

International Art Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that transforms fine art into positive change, connecting artists, collectors, and communities to fund charitable initiatives locally and around the world.

The inaugural Emerging Artists for Impact Award. Twenty finalists, one exhibition during Miami Art Week, opening November 30 at the IAP Gallery for Impact.

Support the Award

Support the Next Generation of Artists

Help us recognize exceptional emerging talent, bring their work to a national stage during Miami Art Week, and build a lasting initiative that transforms art into meaningful impact for children and communities.

International Art Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Twenty emerging artists.One exhibition during Miami Art Week.

Hover or tap a card to meet the artist. Individual profiles and auction links will be added as each artist is spotlighted from November 10.

Every gift helps put their work in front of collectors and institutions.

The International Art Project Foundation was built on a simple idea: art can be an engine for impact. The Emerging Artists for Impact Award brings that idea to the next generation, a national open call for artists whose work engages with meaning, impact, and cultural dialogue.

19Institutions represented
20Finalists selected
$32,000In awards
Art WeekFeatured exhibition

Our expert jury

Chosen by art world leaders.

A distinguished panel of six selected the 20 finalists for this year’s award.

Choose your way in.

Give, attend, or collect. Each one helps expand opportunity, visibility, and impact for the next generation.

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Fund the Award and the artists

Your gift covers the awards, the installation of twenty works, and the opening during Miami Art Week.

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Attend

Opening night

Monday, November 30, 2026

Doors open to the public at 7 PM for the finalists exhibition and the Grand Prize announcement at the IAP Gallery for Impact, Miami Beach. General admission tickets are on Eventbrite. The exhibition runs through December 6.

Reserve a 7 PM ticket
Collect

The online auction

The twenty award works will be offered through an online auction, with proceeds supporting IAP's mission and impact partners. View the auction to see the works and bid.

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Art in. Impact out.

IAP turns donated fine art into funded projects, and documents the results. Every artwork purchase has paid for something real: clean water, a school, a space where children can learn and play. This is the track record your gift builds on.

Clean water

Bringing clean water to communities

Solar-powered water systems in Niger, providing reliable access to clean water for more than 9,000 people.

Education

Opening doors through education

Supporting an ongoing educational program for young children in Delhi, India, alongside school construction and educational initiatives in Niger.

Community

Strengthening families and communities

Supporting children, families, and environmental initiatives through partnerships with New Hope for Families, In Jacob’s Shoes, Sweet Dream Makers, and Trees for the Future.

2026

The next generation of art

A gallery in Miami Beach, Impact Editions generating support for nonprofit partners, and the inaugural Emerging Artists for Impact Award, connecting emerging artistic talent with charitable impact.

Project details at internationalartproject.org.

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Miami Art Week 2026

The Emerging Artists
for Impact Award

A national award for the next generation of artists creating change.
Art in. Impact out.

Where the impact lands.

Half of every Award artwork sale goes to IAP's impact partners, three 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and families.

and future youth initiatives funded through the Award