The Lumen Prize for Art and Technology
Location:
Virtual / International
Cost:
Entry fees vary between approximately $30 and $40 per submission; student entries (limited to 100) are free
Contest Date:
Open call runs roughly January 31 – May 23, 2025
Application Deadlines:
May 23, 2025
Eligibility:
Open worldwide to individual artists, collectives, creative studios, designers, and academic research/creative teams; any grade or career level can apply
The Lumen Prize celebrates the best digital and technology-driven art from around the world. Artists working across formats such as still image, moving image, immersive and interactive design, mixed media, literature/poetry through tech, and socially/environmentally themed digital works can enter one of nine category awards (each with around $2,000 prize funding). A juried Gold Award winner earns approximately $12,000, and all finalists may be featured in exhibitions, publications, and global events
Please note: This information is compiled from publicly available sources and may change from year to year. Dates, locations, fees, and other details are subject to updates—please verify all information directly on the official competition website before applying.