Organizer: Lumen Prize Foundation

Location: Global

Deadline: Open Call from January 26 to May 26, 2026

Competition Category:
1. Still Image
2. Moving Image
3. Performance & Music
4. Fashion & Design
5. Hybrid (Digital/Physical)
6. Experiential
7. Literature & Poetry
8. Nature & Climate
9. Identity & Culture
10. Legacy Futures Award
11. Systems & Structures Award
12. Experiential Innovation Award

Eligibility: Open to individual artists, artist collectives, creative studios/practitioners, artist-designers and academic researchers/creative teams worldwide

Entry Fee: To be announced once the call for entries opens

Prizes/Awards: Total prize pool of $30,000 including:
- Gold Award: $15,000
- Category Awards: $5,000 each

Core Introduction: Founded in 2012, the Lumen Prize is an internationally renowned digital art award celebrating the best art created with technology. The competition features a rigorous two-stage judging process with an esteemed International Selectors Committee and distinguished Jury Panel. Winners receive significant prize money and gain global exposure and recognition in the international art community.