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International online competition, open to artists based in Washington State and worldwide. There are no age or nationality restrictions. Individual and collaborative works, including previously exhibited or awarded works, are welcome.

Eligible practices include digital visual art, media art, animation, video, interactive works, digital installations, AR/VR, sound art and music. Music- or sound-only works are eligible without an accompanying image or video. AI-assisted works are accepted when the use and purpose of AI are explained; works created solely by AI are excluded.

Awards: one Grand Prix of JPY 50,000 plus a printed certificate; up to 35 Aion Digital Art Prizes with certificates.

Entry fee: JPY 3,000 per work, non-refundable (approximately US$19 as of 21 September 2026; the amount charged is in JPY and the USD equivalent varies with exchange rates). Each work requires a separate application and fee.

Deadline: 1 March 2027, 23:59 GMT, equivalent to 3:59 PM Pacific Standard Time on the same date. Results: 5 May 2027.

Submit an accessible online link to the artwork and a description via the official application form. Accepted formats include digital images, video, audio, documents and ZIP files. Keep the link accessible until results are announced. Artists retain copyright, subject to the promotional and exhibition permissions in the official rules.

Organised by Aion Laboratory, the digital art division of Ise-Shima Art Company in Japan. Participation is online; travel to Japan is not required. Full rules and application link are on the official website. Contact: info@iseshimaart.com.

https://www.aionlabo.com/en/blank-2?utm_source=artisttrust&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=aion2027_outreach&utm_content=digital_en

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