Lumen Prize for Art and Technology and Prizes Worth up to $11,500

The Lumen Prize for Art and Technology invites artists from around the world to participate in the annual competition for artwork produced with technology. Entries cost $38 for two works.

• Gold Award: $4000

The Gold Award goes to the artist whose work is judged to be exceptional across all categories of work.

• Moving Image Award: $1000

For time-based artwork, including animation, CGI, generative or video art; narrative or non-narrative works.

• Still Image Award: $1000

For work using digital processes, including photo manipulation, 3D renders, or drawings. Sponsored by Photomonitor.

• 3D/Interactive Award: $1000 

For work that engages with audiences through sound, touch, or movement, including games, apps, installations, or sculpture.

• BCS Immersive Environment Award $1000 

For an immersive experience using performance, XR, virtual worlds, or projection. Sponsored by BCS, Chartered Institute of IT.

• A.I. Futures Award $1000 

For excellence in art that explores future relationships between humans in all areas of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, or Biotech.

• Global South Award: $1000 

For art created with technology by an artist or collective from Africa, Latin America, or the developing economies of Asia and the Middle East.

• Student Award: $500 

For a Still or Moving Image work created by a student currently enrolled in a degree program in the arts. This prize is free to enter.

• Nordic Award: $1000 

For excellence in art created with technology by an artist or collective from Nordic Countries.

• All art is eligible as long as it engages with technology in some form. You do not need to be a digital artist or be able to design software to enter.
• Artists can use any equipment, there is no limit!

Competition Judging:

The judging of the Lumen Prize is done in two stages, to create a long list and shortlist. The longlist is determined by International Selectors Committee. This longlist is then reviewed by the Jury Panel, which selects the finalists and winners of each category. By having these two rounds of judging, The Committee ensures all entries submitted to the Lumen Prize are given the time to be evaluated fairly.

About Lumen Prize:

The Lumen Prize and Lumen Arts Projects were founded in rural Wales, the UK by Carla Rapoport in 2012 and 2018 respectively. A former financial journalist, Carla’s goal is to widen the enjoyment, understanding, and appreciation of art created with technology while widening the opportunities for artists working in this field globally.

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