Aion Laboratory, a division of Ise-Shima Art Company in Japan, invites original digital and media art exploring the creative possibilities of technology.
Artists of all ages and nationalities may enter individually or collaboratively. Previously exhibited or awarded works are eligible. Accepted practices include computer art, digital installations, interactive systems, animation, video, sound art, music, AR, VR and other digital or media art.
Deadline: 1 March 2027, 23:59 GMT.
Entry fee: JPY 3,000 per work, non-refundable.
Awards: one Grand Prize of JPY 50,000 and a printed certificate; up to 35 additional Aion Digital Art Prizes with certificates, subject to the full rules.
Results: 5 May 2027, by email and on the official website.
AI-assisted work is eligible only with an explanation of how AI was used. Works made solely by AI are not accepted.
Applicants submit an accessible work link and description through the application form, then pay by credit card or PayPal. Each work requires a separate form and fee. The work must remain accessible to the judges until the results are announced.
Official rules and application:
https://www.aionlabo.com/en/blank-2
Editorial contact:
Sumio Kobayashi
Ise-Shima Art Company / Aion Laboratory
[email protected]
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Caption: Official call-for-entries poster for the 2nd Aion Digital Art Prize (2026–2027).
Credit: Courtesy of Aion Laboratory / Ise-Shima Art Company.
Supplied for use with the free editorial announcement.
