How will ArtPrize voting work?

The audience votes—yes, the reference to American Idol has come up—and the artist with the most votes takes the $250,000 prize. The vote turns everyone from passive observer into active participant. We like that.

Register & Activate

Anyone 16 years of age or older with an email and valid government ID can vote. There is no charge for voter registration.

Register Online -

Each voter must have an individual email address
Register online and save time activating your voter status at the event
Want to do it in person? Visit a registration site at the event
Online registration starts September 7, 2011

Activate at the Event

All voters must activate their voting status in person at the event (it's only fair)
Present a valid government issued ID at a registration site
ID can be drivers license, other state ID or passport
Activate your status anytime from September 21 - October 5

Voting Rules

Week 1 Voting - All Artists
Voting begins September 21, 2011
Vote up or down on each artist
You cannot vote more than once for the same work
Results can be viewed online
Week 1 voting ends 11:59PM, September 28
10 finalists announced Thursday, September 29

Week 2 Voting - Top 10, ONE vote

Voting begins after announcement of the Top 10
You have only ONE vote during Week 2
You may only vote among the Top 10
You may change your vote until voting ends
Results are concealed during Week 2
Week 2 voting ends 11:59PM, October 5
Winners announced Thursday, October 6