Call for Submissions: The 10th CICA New Media Art Conference & Exhibitions 2026

About the Open Call

CICA Museum invites creative writers, scholars, and artists worldwide to participate in the 10th CICA New Media Art Conference 2026 and publication. We welcome proposals for paper presentations, workshops, experimental sessions, and artistic performances. Accepted contributors will have the opportunity to present and exchange ideas with peers. Presenters are required to register and attend the conference in person. Presenters and exhibitors who participate on-site will be featured in the book “New Media Art 2027,” scheduled for publication in December 2026. The book will be distributed through major bookstores in Korea and made available internationally via the CICA Press website. This year’s categories include: -Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Art -AI Ethics, Creativity, and Authorship -Art and Climate Change -Environmental & Eco-Art Practices -Art in a Global/Post-Pandemic Society -Art, Social Media, and Digital Communities -New Media Culture & Digital Aesthetics -Art, Politics, and Activism -Political Issues in Contemporary Art -Art Market and Institutional Critique -Issues in Art Schools and Education -Art and Copyright, Intellectual Property & Digital Rights -Blockchain, NFT, and Web3 Art -Data Visualization & Algorithmic Aesthetics -Single-Channel Video & Animation -New Media Installations & Hybrid Environments -Interactive & Participatory Art -Virtual, Augmented & Mixed Reality Art -Immersive Media and Spatial Storytelling -3D Printed & Digital Fabrication Art -Performance Addressing Media & Technology -Bio Art, Post-Humanism & Art/Science Collaborations -Archiving, Preservation, and Curating Digital Art CICA Museum invites artists worldwide to participate in the Solo Exhibition Series for the 10th CICA New Media Art Conference 2026 and publication. Selected artists will be given a solo exhibition in the gallery space, with approximately 44 square meters assigned to each artist. During the conference week, “CICA NMAC 2026 Showcase: Group Exhibition by NMAC Exhibitors” will also be held, showcasing one work from each exhibitor for conference attendees and visitors. All accepted artists and researchers will have the opportunity to present and discuss their work with peers. Exhibitors are required to register and attend the conference in person. Exhibitors and presenters who participate on-site will be featured in the book New Media Art 2027, scheduled for publication in December 2026. The book will be distributed through major bookstores in Korea and will also be available internationally via the CICA Press website. This year’s categories include: -Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Art -AI Ethics, Creativity, and Authorship -Art and Climate Change -Environmental & Eco-Art Practices -Art in a Global/Post-Pandemic Society -Art, Social Media, and Digital Communities -New Media Culture & Digital Aesthetics -Art, Politics, and Activism -Political Issues in Contemporary Art -Art Market and Institutional Critique -Issues in Art Schools and Education -Art and Copyright, Intellectual Property & Digital Rights -Blockchain, NFT, and Web3 Art -Data Visualization & Algorithmic Aesthetics -Single-Channel Video & Animation -New Media Installations & Hybrid Environments -Interactive & Participatory Art -Virtual, Augmented & Mixed Reality Art -Immersive Media and Spatial Storytelling -3D Printed & Digital Fabrication Art -Performance Addressing Media & Technology -Bio Art, Post-Humanism & Art/Science Collaborations -Archiving, Preservation, and Curating Digital Art

What is Offered

Opportunity to present and exchange ideas with peers, featured in the book 'New Media Art 2027', solo exhibition in the gallery space (for exhibitors), group exhibition showcase (for exhibitors).

Requirements

For papers: Submit an abstract (300–600 words) and a short bio. For exhibitions: Submit up to 10 portfolio images and/or up to 3 direct links to video/web/interactive art, artist statement, and bio. All accepted presenters and exhibitors are required to register and attend the conference in person.

How to Apply

For papers: Submit an abstract (300–600 words) along with a short bio by email to submission@cicamuseum.com. Preferred file formats are DOC and PDF (maximum 12 pages). Use subject line “Submission: CICA NMAC 2026 – Presenter – Artist/Researcher’s Name”. For exhibitions: Send up to 10 portfolio images and/or up to 3 direct links to video/web/interactive art, your artist statement, and bio to submission@cicamuseum.com. Preferred file formats are JPG (recommended size: 100–500 KB per image), DOC, and PDF (maximum 12 pages). Use subject line “Submission: CICA NMAC 2026 – Exhibitor – Artist/Researcher’s Name”. Submissions in ZIP format cannot be accepted. Registration is required at the time of acceptance.