Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage is offering three short-film commissions under the theme The Future Remembers. Each selected creative proposal receives a £6,000 commissioning fee and production support to make a dance-on-screen work. Finished films are scheduled to premiere at Dance Digital in November 2027. Who can apply The call welcomes dance artists aged 18 or over, based anywhere in the world. Individuals, collectives and companies can apply; filming may happen globally. The fee is £6,000 per commission, not per team member. The commissioned film must last no more than four minutes. Dates and funding The main official announcement gives an application deadline of 22 November 2026, with interviews scheduled for December and selected work beginning in January 2027. The page contains inconsistent wording about the exact closing hour, so confirm the submission form before relying on a time. How to apply Use the official application form to describe your existing practice and present an idea responding to memory, legacy, responsibility or the futures we create. If you already work with a filmmaker or producer, explain that proposed collaboration in your application. Important details A Sadler’s Wells producer will support creative development and an in-house filmmaker may assist with editing subject to availability. All project expenses, including external filmmakers and equipment, must be covered within the £6,000 commission. Official application Source / 出典: https://www.sadlerswells.com/digital-stage/commission-the-future-remembers/ | Verified: 2026-10-12

Open call overview Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week has opened its ADSW 2027 Global Digital Art Competition for artists aged 18 and above worldwide. Responding to the theme “Securing Systems. Sustaining Growth.”, entrants are asked to consider the systems and connections that sustain societies, economies, communities and the natural world through disruption. The selected work will be connected with ADSW 2027, held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from January 10 to 14, 2027. Eligible practices and selection The call accepts original work made with digital tools, including static digital art, moving image and animation, interactive, generative, immersive and web-based work. AI, creative coding and related technologies may be used, but applicants must identify significant tools and explain their contribution. The panel will consider thematic relevance, artistic vision and originality, audience impact, responsible representation and accessibility. Submission requirements Applicants must provide a 150–250-word artist statement. Static work must be PNG or high-quality JPG in sRGB, at least 3000 pixels on the longest side. Moving image or animation must be no longer than 60 seconds, at least 1080p, and submitted as H.264 MP4; captions are required when dialogue or essential audio is present. Interactive, generative, immersive or web-based work requires a hosted URL plus a 30–60-second screen recording or documentation video and technical/display requirements. All collaborators, software, datasets and third-party materials must be credited, and entrants must hold the necessary rights. Deadline and recognition Submissions are accepted until November 16, 2026. One winner and two finalists will be recognized during the ADSW Summit in Abu Dhabi on January 13, 2027, with airfare and accommodation provided. The official page does not state an entry fee, so this overview does not describe the call as free; applicants should review the live form and official terms before submitting. Official call and application ADSW Global Digital Art Competition official page This article provides an overview. To avoid misunderstandings, please check the official page for all details. Information verified: October 12, 2026 Our competition The Aion Digital Art Prize also accepts previously exhibited or awarded work. Its rules and entry information are available on the official English-language page. Aion Digital Art Prize Publish an opportunity We offer paid listings for jobs and open calls. The request page is currently provided in Japanese. Paid listing request

Global call for machinima The tenth Milan Machinima Festival (MMF 2027) invites international artists and experimental filmmakers to submit videos created with videogames, real-time engines, virtual worlds, mods and game assets. The curators seek machinima exploring current realities such as political systems, ecology, memory, labour, surveillance, AI and the aesthetics of simulation. Experimental documentary, ambient image-making, critical essays, hybrid narratives and other formally daring work are welcome. Eligible dates and formats Submitted work must have been produced between January 1 and December 30, 2026, and must substantially use game technologies. Footage made solely with conventional CGI software, without videogame technology, is not eligible. Any duration is accepted. The preferred delivery is MP4; AVI, MOV or QuickTime ProRes 422 are also permitted, with 5.1-channel audio preferred and stereo accepted. Multiple distinct works may be submitted, but variants of one work are not regarded as separate entries. Submission and screening rights Apply via the official FilmFreeway submission portal with the video file, an artist statement and detailed asset list—including any game modifications—and a biography of no more than 500 words. The entrant is responsible for clearing third-party copyright as required. If selected, the festival requests screening exclusivity during the event, including refraining from hosting the work on the artist's site or video platforms for that period. An international jury awards a Critics’ Choice Award with a modest honorarium, not guaranteed cash for all entrants. Deadline, fee and date discrepancies The deadline is December 30, 2026 and the notification date is February 19, 2027. The organizer's call lists a non-refundable entry fee of US$15/€15, while the current FilmFreeway interface lists its own euro price: check the amount at checkout. There is also a calendar inconsistency: the main call says March 21–28, 2027, while FilmFreeway shows March 14–21, 2027. Verify actual screening dates and travel or accommodation arrangements directly before booking. Official Milan Machinima Festival 2027 call Organiser's open call, fee and legal terms Official FilmFreeway application and displayed dates This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please be sure to check the official page for full details. Information verified: 2026-10-11 Related media art prize Aion Digital Art Prize — separate official English rules Paid art-opportunity listings Ise-Shima Art offers paid opportunity listings; the application page is Japanese. Paid listing request (Japanese)

About the event Technarte is looking for artists and creative technologists to speak at its 21st international Art and Technology Conference in Bilbao, Spain, on May 21, 2027. The event connects creative practice with science and technological experimentation. This is a competitive call for speakers to present their own ideas and research to an international audience, rather than an automatic exhibition slot, artwork acquisition programme or cash-prize competition. Eligibility and artistic fields Eligible interests include generative and AI art, new media art, interactive architecture or sculpture, human-computer interaction, immersive virtual environments, augmented and virtual reality, data art, sonification, robotics, bioart, wearables and innovative 3D processes. The official organiser welcomes speakers from around the world. A strong submission should explain not only which tools it uses, but also what distinctive artistic and conceptual possibilities the technical project opens. Application requirements Apply through the official Technarte Evaluation Management System. At the initial stage it requires the applicant and speaker details, a project title, an abstract and presentation summary. A finished talk or slide deck is not required yet. Importantly, the abstract, accompanying papers and eventual presentation must be in English. Applicants can revise and resubmit before closing, but only the latest submitted version is assessed; proposals merely saved as platform drafts will not enter selection. Deadline, fees and invited-speaker support The deadline is October 15, 2026 at 23:59 in the Europe/Brussels timezone, with results expected within approximately four weeks. The call is advertised as free to enter. Selected speakers receive conference access including refreshments and meals, an invitation to the informal opening gathering and limited travel expense support. Do not assume full airfare, hotel or a fixed speaking fee without checking the specific contemporary agreement. Being eligible to submit does not guarantee selection. Official Technarte 2027 call Organiser guidelines and eligibility Official Evaluation Management System This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please be sure to check the official page for full details. Information verified: 2026-10-11 Related international art prize Aion Digital Art Prize: independent requirements, official English-language page Paid listings Creative open calls and job listings can be advertised through Ise-Shima Art. Linked application is in Japanese. Ise-Shima Art paid listing form (Japanese)

Opportunity and format Free Art Space KYOTO in Japan invites digital and AI artists from every country, age group and level of professional experience to enter its international open call. Selected works will be physically presented in Kyoto: still images are printed and framed, videos screened individually, interactive works run on a venue computer and selected live generative pieces displayed where technically feasible. Overseas artists do not have to attend in person. Eligibility and eligible practices The four categories are original digital still images (A3–A1 at 300 dpi), digital videos (longest side no more than 1920 pixels and up to three minutes), browser-based interactive art and real-time generative art. Interactive HTML projects must run offline by opening a local file in current Chrome or Edge, without servers, installation, paid APIs or logins. Sound-only works and photographs of physical paintings or sculptures are expressly ineligible. Submission requirements Anonymous selection means work files must not contain the artist's name, title or demographic details. Every work requires at least one screenshot proving its digital or AI production process, and a portfolio URL is mandatory. Still images need the finished JPEG/PNG and process screenshot attached directly in the form (two or three files total, up to 10 MB each). Video, interactive and real-time entries require accessible transfer or viewing links that need no sign-in or special permission. Previously awarded or selected works are excluded, although previously published but unawarded pieces may enter. Dates, fees, rights and limitations The application is free and ends 31 December 2026 at 23:59 JST. Minors enter through a parent or guardian. Prizes are art supplies or equipment worth up to ¥300,000 in total, not ¥300,000 cash automatically handed to every artist. Copyright stays with the creator; exhibition and promotional permissions are required for chosen works. Exhibiting artists need not receive a prize, and the small gallery warns that circumstances could delay or cancel the event. Official organizer guidelines Official organizer guidelines Official application portal This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please be sure to check the official page for full details. Information verified: 2026-10-11 Related international digital arts competition Aion Digital Art Prize — official rules in English; eligibility and fees are independent of this call Paid art opportunity listings Ise-Shima Art accepts paid listings of competitions and creative opportunities; the linked application form is in Japanese. Ise-Shima Art paid listing (Japanese-language form)

The opportunity FIVARS, the Festival of International Virtual & Augmented Reality Stories, invites immersive storytelling projects from around the globe for its 2027 hybrid programme. In-person presentations are scheduled for February 22–23 in Los Angeles, followed by an online theatre from February 24 to March 9. VR, MR, AR, interactive installations, 360-degree video, WebXR, spatial sound and live virtual performance are all relevant. Eligibility and selection The organizer separates passive immersive playback, interactive narrative, live virtual performance, physical installation and other spatial forms. Submitters must detail hardware, operating systems, session or reset duration, staffing, accessibility and safety warnings. Anyone under the legal age of majority needs a parent or guardian to submit on their behalf. Earlier screenings are permitted, but works completed before March 1, 2026 or previously submitted to FIVARS are not award-eligible even if accepted for exhibition. Application and requirements Apply through FilmFreeway with a working review link, build or file and clear access instructions. All required access must remain active until February 1, 2027. Projects whose essential dialogue or text is not in English need English captions, dubbing or another accepted access option. In-person and online presentation decisions are separate; an exhibition agreement is required if selected. Deadlines, fees and important conditions The regular deadline is November 24, 2026, followed by late December 24 and extended January 24, 2027 deadlines. The regular standard fee is US$60 in the main immersive categories and US$70 for Other; eligible students pay less. Fees are generally non-refundable. The festival announces design, impact, sound and jury awards, but submission alone guarantees neither a monetary prize nor artist fees, flights, hotels or technical reimbursements. Official organizer information https://fivars.net/ Official application This article summarizes the opportunity. Please check the official organizer page for all current eligibility, fees, dates and rules. Information verified: 2026-10-11 Related international competition (official information): https://www.aionlabo.com/en/blank-2 Paid listing Paid opportunity listings are available from Ise-Shima Art; the linked application is in Japanese. https://www.iseshimaart.com/blog?listing=1

Competition and venue AFTER THE PALACE: Resonance 2026 welcomes video-mapping artists, animators, motion designers, new-media creators and collectives from all countries. The competition invites original mapped projections for the courtyard facade of Building Z of the New Administrative Centre in Nowa Huta, Kraków, Poland. Selected projects are scheduled to be screened November 23, 2026 as part of the 34th Audio Art Festival's accompanying programme. Eligibility, theme and prizes The creative brief explores the architecture of the socialist period, contested heritage, the built expression of power and changing identity of public space. A work must respond to the historic site rather than merely reproduce an unrelated showreel. The call is international and free to enter. The published prizes are PLN 10,000 gross for first, PLN 6,000 for second and PLN 3,000 for third place. Video and sound specifications The application form specifies 2D or 3D video mapping with audio: H.264 MP4, square pixels, 25 frames per second, minimum 40 Mbps, preferably 3840 × 2160 resolution (1920 × 1080 is also accepted). Audio is 48 kHz/16-bit stereo AAC at least 320 kbps. The video must run between one and eight minutes, with two to four recommended. The title or artist's name must not appear anywhere inside the video. Submission and deadline Submit by October 30, 2026 at 23:59 CET (UTC+1). The form asks for a downloadable master MP4 file link, online preview for the jury and two or three high-resolution stills, with optional PDF portfolio. Applicants must read the official contest rules, participant declaration and licence, data-protection clause and site-specific architectural mapping/technical documents. Prizes are competitive; the call does not promise a stipend or travel costs to every entrant. Official competition announcement Official competition announcement Official entry form This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please be sure to check the official page for full details. Information verified: 2026-10-11 Aion Digital Art Prize — international digital art competition (English rules) Paid listings Artist and competition opportunities can be published through Ise-Shima Art's paid listing service. The form is in Japanese. Ise-Shima Art paid publication form (Japanese page)

Purpose and artistic scope The European Media Art Platform (EMAP) has opened its 2027 call for two-month media-art production residencies at one of 15 European organizations. Practices include digital and immersive art, interactive installation, media art, robotics and bio art. Each proposal must involve a collaboration, but applicants are allowed to find a collaborator after applying, including through their eventual host. Eligibility and submission This is a geographically restricted programme, not a worldwide open call. Applicants must reside in or pay taxes in an EU Member State or another non-EU country eligible under the Creative Europe programme. Applicants should verify current eligible-country status in the programme rules. Undergraduate and master's students cannot apply; PhD candidates and other eligible artists may, regardless of age. Project or programme rules Submit exclusively through EMAP's official online registration system. An initial project description or concept, CV, audiovisual portfolio documentation and host preferences are required. Applications may list more than one project and can be edited before the submission deadline. A collaborating partner need not already be confirmed when the application is sent. Deadlines, funding and implementation The deadline is November 6, 2026 at 14:00 CET. A selected artist receives a €4,000 grant; a collaborator is supported with €2,000, or artist duos can receive €6,000 in total. The project additionally has a €4,000 production budget, and the host provides accommodation and eligible travel support within EU ceilings. The residency also offers technical facilities, international networking and public presentation. These sums are restricted to selected proposals and have different designated purposes. Official organizer call Official organizer call Official application route This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please be sure to check the official page for full details. Information verified: October 11, 2026 Competitions, open calls and jobs can be submitted for paid publication through Ise-Shima Art. The linked page is in Japanese. Ise-Shima Art paid listing form (Japanese-language page)

Purpose and artistic scope The UNESCO City of Media Arts Karlsruhe in Germany is inviting individual artists and collectives worldwide to compete for the 2027 dm-Award 'connecting worlds'. The awarded project will feature during SCHLOSSLICHTSPIELE and Media art is here in August–September 2027. Under the theme PLAYGROUND, creative teams must connect large-scale digital projection on the castle with an interactive intervention in the physical marketplace. Eligibility and submission Submissions may be in English or German. The organizer requests applicant details, country of residence, brief biography, a project concept and storyboard of no more than 1,500 characters, technical/material/crew requirements and relevant imagery or media. Send a single dossier as a download link to the advertised organizer email address. Adaptations of previously executed works are allowed; staff of participating organizer or sponsor institutions and jurors are excluded. Project or programme rules Two linked but independent components are obligatory: a two- to five-minute projection mapping on Karlsruhe Palace's facade, plus at least one satellite on the Marktplatz capable of functioning even when the projection is not running. Interactive games, installations, immersive formats and audience participation are examples. The public experience at the market square must be freely accessible. Deadlines, funding and implementation The detailed rules state a deadline of November 26, 2026 at 13:00 CET, although the official event header displays November 25, so the discrepancy should be confirmed with the organizer. The winner receives a €10,000 award and up to €20,000 net toward production, a budget that must cover technical needs, staff, fees and winner travel rather than being extra personal cash. Completion is due by July 31, 2027 for display August 12–September 13. Official organizer call Official organizer call Official application route This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please be sure to check the official page for full details. Information verified: October 11, 2026 Aion Digital Art Prize — our international digital art competition (English-language guidelines) Competitions, open calls and jobs can be submitted for paid publication through Ise-Shima Art. The linked page is in Japanese. Ise-Shima Art paid listing application (Japanese-language form)

About the 2027 call Sound Scene 2027: Sounds of the City is accepting ideas for June 5–6, 2027, indoors and outdoors at the Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, DC. The theme considers urban sonic environments, migration, privacy and ecology. Eligible concepts include interactive sound installations, multimedia and multisensory artworks, live performances and small group workshops. Artists and formats welcomed The organizer explicitly welcomes all artists rather than limiting the call to Washington-area residents. Creators need to be 18 years old at the festival or apply with an adult. Any level of experience or artistic discipline is acceptable. Sound Scene has audio-art roots but does not require audio-only work; interactive digital media are welcome, while digital equipment is not a universal requirement. Accessible and safe installation design is emphasized. Submission process and deadline Proposals are submitted through the official SlideRoom link on the organizer's request-for-proposals page. Describe the connection to the theme, the artist's ability to produce the work and the resulting audience experience. Several different projects may be proposed, but each requires a separate form submission. The closing date is November 15, 2026. Work must comply with the museum's rules. Darkened projection spaces are very scarce and wall projection is discouraged. Fees, support and important conditions Submitting is free. Selected artists and groups receive an honorarium ranging from US$500 to US$1,500 depending on the work. The festival cannot separately reimburse transport or lodging. The artist or a designated representative must be on site for installation and removal, and performers or workshop leaders are usually expected for both festival days. Costs and practical display needs should be addressed in the submitted proposal. Official organizer announcement Official organizer announcement Official submission form This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please be sure to check the official page for full details. Information verified: October 11, 2026 Our international Aion Digital Art Prize (English-language information) Ise-Shima Art offers paid publication of opportunities, competitions and jobs. The linked form is in Japanese. Ise-Shima Art paid listing form (Japanese language)

Competition and awards HERALBONY Art Prize 2027, based in Japan, celebrates living artists with disabilities worldwide, of any nationality, age or professional experience. Wall-displayable two-dimensional digital art can qualify alongside painting and printmaking. The Grand Prize is ¥3 million; Jury Prizes award ¥300,000 each. Eligibility and restrictions Applicants must be artists with disabilities, though relatives, guardians and affiliated organizations can enter on their behalf. A person can enter up to three works for free. Supporting evidence such as disability documents, a certificate from an appropriate school or facility, or medical verification is requested after the first screening. Copyright must belong to the artist. Submission materials Eligible works are two-dimensional and mountable on a wall, with the longest side no greater than 200 cm and weight at most 15 kg including any frame. Flat digital art qualifies. Three-dimensional sculptures, video and audio works, or artworks created in whole or part with generative AI, do not. Already awarded or commercialized works and submissions simultaneously entered in another contest are also excluded by the stated conditions. Dates, costs and support Apply September 30–November 3, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. Japan time. Supply a JPEG or PNG image of each artwork (maximum 10 MB), along with the medium, creation year, measurements and author information. Artists passing the first round must send physical works to Japan during January–February 2027 and make them available for loan until August. The organizer covers round-trip shipping, though certain import charges may remain; winners may be asked to enter licensing arrangements with HERALBONY. Official information and related opportunities Official competition rules Official application form This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please be sure to check the official page for full details. Information verified: October 11, 2026 Aion Digital Art Prize: international digital art competition (English-language page) Competitions, artist calls and jobs can be submitted for paid publication through Ise-Shima Art. The linked form is in Japanese. Ise-Shima Art paid publication form (Japanese-language page)

Opportunity overview The AI Art Magazine, an independent artist-led print publication, has opened submissions for its fourth issue, expected in 2027. It documents artistic practices working with or through artificial intelligence, inviting digital and interdisciplinary creators to place their art and accounts of its making in a physical printed edition. Eligibility and eligible practices The official open call welcomes makers across disciplines and backgrounds, including international and collaborative works. It sets no required theme and permits one work per artist. Each submission should include a short account of the artist's practice, the role of AI and how the particular work was made, rather than a portfolio of unrelated works. Application materials and procedure Eligible forms include still or constructed AI-mediated images, moving image and animation with a short video excerpt, spatial installations or performances documented by photographs and video, and systems in which a responsive algorithm or process itself is the artwork. The instructions differ by category, so the supporting materials must match the chosen presentation type. Deadlines and selection Entries are accepted September 28 through November 1, 2026 using the official Artist Space. Applicants can save and revise their material during preparation, then submit a single work with the contextual explanation. The magazine plans publication in 2027, but has not fixed a precise release day. Fees, support and caveats There is no submission fee. An international jury will choose approximately 50 works for the print edition, where they will appear alongside essays and conversations about artistic AI. The call does not promise cash prizes, salaries or travel grants. Submissions not selected for publication remain in each artist's personal online archive, as explained by the organizers. Official organizer information Official organizer information Official submission form This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please be sure to check the official page for full details. Information verified: October 11, 2026 Related competition run by our organization Our Aion Digital Art Prize is an international award for eligible digital and media artworks. Please consult its official rules before applying. Aion Digital Art Prize (English guidelines) Paid opportunity listings Competition, audition and vacancy listings can be requested through Ise-Shima Art's paid publication form. The linked page is in Japanese. Ise-Shima Art paid listing application — Japanese form