The Cleveland Arts Prize aims to recognize exemplary artists in areas such as design, literature, theater & dance, music, and visual arts. In 1974, Kathryn Karipides received the Cleveland Arts Prize for Dance. After winning the Prize for Dance, Karipides became closely involved with the organization, joining the board and chairing the Dance Prize Committee. Each year, the Cleveland Arts Prize reflects on past award members, selecting a "special honoree" from the past pool of candidates. In 2017, Karipides was once again recognized as a recipient of the Cleveland Arts Prize, this time as a special honoree.
