.ART Award 2026: international call for digital art and creative-process documentation
Call and eligibility
UKCI Holdings Limited invites artists worldwide to the .ART Award 2026, which considers artworks alongside documentation of their creative process. Individuals and artist collectives aged 18 or over are eligible, without nationality or residency restrictions. Digital art is accepted. Previously exhibited works and ongoing projects may qualify if they meet the submission requirements.
Submission and application
Applicants submit a .ART-domain URL. It may host a website or redirect to an existing site, artist-platform profile or social-media page. Required content comprises a biography of at least 100 words; artwork images, video or 3D models with technical details; and a narrative of at least 100 words or a 30-second to one-minute video explaining the work. Written material and captions must be in English. Applications go through the official online form.
Deadline, costs and prize
The policy sets the deadline at 12:00 UTC on 1 November 2026. Submission is free, but a .ART domain is compulsory and registration or renewal may entail separate costs. The Grand Prize is US$15,000. Finalists are due to be announced on 20 November and winners on 3 December. Multiple entries require separate .ART domains.
This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please be sure to check the official page for full details.
Information checked: 4 October 2026.
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