Lumen Prize for Art and Technology

Gold Award $4000 For the artist or collective whose work is judged to be exceptional across all categories.

Moving Image Award $1000 For time-based work using any digital process that is narrative or non-narrative. Including but not limited to, animation, CGI, real-time CG, generative visuals, A.I generated visuals, video art, video game cutscenes, machinima, music videos.

Still Image Award $1000 For 2D work using any digital process Including computer generated/graphic imagery, A.I generated imagery, photo-manipulation, plotter/drawing machine imagery, generative imagery, XR generated imagery, 3D scanner/lidar imagery. Sponsor: Photomonitor.

3D/Interactive Award $1000 For work that engages with audiences through sound, touch or movement. Including but not limited to, installation, sculpture, robotics, games, apps, websites.

BCS Immersive Environment Award $1000 For an immersive experience using any digital processes. Including but not limited to, performance, XR, virtual worlds, projection, theater projects. Sponsor: BCS, Chartered Institute of IT.

Futures Award $1000 For work that explores future relationships between humans and Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Biotech and Sustainable Tech. Made possible by ARTificial Mind.

Global South Award $1000 For art created with technology by an artist or collective from Africa, Latin America or the developing economies of Asia and the Middle East. Artists may opt-in to this category. Sponsor: Radiant Law.

Student Award $500 For Still or Moving Image work created by a student currently enrolled in a degree programme. This award is free to enter here. We can accept 100 entries total so don’t delay! Sponsor: Infinite Objects

Nordic Award $1000 For art created with technology by an artist or collective from Nordic Countries. Artists may opt-in to this category. Sponsor: Sørlandets Kunstmuseum/KUNSTSILO