POR:TAward Digital Art 2026: €10,000 Prize, Organiser Now Lists 1 November Deadline
Lisbon-based nonprofit POR:TA is inviting artists and collectives to submit a completed, original work for the inaugural POR:TAward: Digital Art. The main prize is €10,000, accompanied by two €500 Merit Awards. The focus is artistic originality and a meaningful use of digital technologies, rather than technology for its own sake.
Deadline: check the organiser's updated listing
The POR:TA website currently displays a submission deadline of 1 November 2026, with winners scheduled to be announced in December. Several earlier listings still give 24 October, so applicants should treat the live organiser page and the submission platform as the controlling sources and submit promptly. The initial opening date was 24 August 2026.
Who should consider entering?
The invitation is open to artists and artistic collectives presenting one completed, original digital artwork. The award recognises work that engages creatively and thoughtfully with digital technologies. Projects might involve algorithmic images, interactive media, computational practices or other digital forms, provided they meet the organiser's full definitions and format rules. This article does not assume every AI-generated or commercial work is eligible; applicants must read the detailed guidelines.
Awards and selection
An independent jury including representatives associated with 100 Collectors, Carincur and Rudolfo Quintas will consider submissions. A single winning artwork receives €10,000, while two further works receive €500 merit awards each. A prize is not a commissioning budget and should not be treated as guaranteed remuneration for participation.
About POR:TA and safe application steps
POR:TA – Por Todas as Artes is a registered nonprofit cultural association based in Lisbon, Portugal, which presents arts initiatives and events. Braga Media Arts has also publicised the award through its own cultural network. The official open-call page links directly to the Zealous entry system and written guidelines; applicants should confirm any fee, eligible file formats, image rights and terms of use there before paying or submitting.
Practical checklist: prepare a concise statement explaining the work's digital methods and artistic intentions, confirm that the work is completed and original, retain proof of ownership or permissions for incorporated media, and check that the portal confirms receipt before its deadline.