ARTnews has revealed the nominees for the 2026 ARTnews Awards, which honor excellence in art at US institutions and galleries.

Launched in 2024, the ARTnews Awards will reprise its awards in six categories: Emerging Artist of the Year, Established Artist of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, Historical Artist of the Year, Best Thematic Museum Exhibition, and Best Gallery Group Show. The nominees represent a range of exhibitions, artists, and curatorial approaches, surveying the best in the art world during the eligibility cycle of August 1, 2025–July 31, 2026.