About the Open Call

The Prix Ars Electronica is an annual competition that serves as a barometer for the international media art scene. It covers diverse categories including computer animation, interactive art, and digital music. Selected works are honored with the Golden Nica award and are prominently featured in the Prix Ars Electronica Exhibition during the festival in Linz. The 2026 submission phase begins in January, focusing on groundbreaking works at the intersection of art, technology, and society.

What is Offered

Golden Nica award, prize money, exhibition participation at the Ars Electronica Festival, and documentation in the festival archive.

Requirements

Open to media artists worldwide. Projects must involve technology, computer animation, digital music, or other media art forms.

How to Apply

Artists must submit their projects through the official Prix Ars Electronica online submission platform during the open call period starting in January 2026.