Organizer Information
The 3rd International Digital Art Biennial “THE ONE” is organized by the Pinata Foundation, an international cultural initiative focused on contemporary Digital Arts and experimental visual practices. The biennial functions as both a competition and exhibition platform dedicated to emerging and professional artists working with digital technologies.
The project is hosted in collaboration with academic and cultural institutions in Poland, including the Faculty of Fine Arts at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń. The biennial positions itself within a socially engaged artistic framework, focusing on ecological awareness, planetary futures, and the ethical responsibilities of human civilization in the context of environmental change.
The theme “THE ONE” reflects the singularity of planet Earth as the only known habitat for life, aiming to stimulate artistic reflection on environmental degradation and collective responsibility.
Title & Description
3rd International Digital Art Biennial “THE ONE” – Digital Art & Environmental Futures Open Call
The 3rd International Digital Art Biennial “THE ONE” is an international Biennial and Competition dedicated to contemporary Digital Art practices exploring the future of planet Earth. The open call invites artists to engage with urgent ecological questions through visual storytelling, technological experimentation, and conceptual reflection.
The competition is centered on themes of environmental responsibility, climate crisis, and the impact of human civilization on planetary systems. Artists are encouraged to create works that provoke critical dialogue about sustainability, ecological destruction, and collective awareness.
Selected works will be presented in post-competition exhibitions in Poland, alongside publication in an official bilingual catalogue (Polish-English). The project also includes ongoing digital promotion of selected artists through institutional platforms.
Categories
- Digital Art
- Graphic Design / Digital Graphics
- Digital Painting
- Collage / Mixed Media (Digital)
- Drawing (Digital Techniques)
- Video / Film
- Animation
- Audiovisual / Motion-Based Works
- New Media
- Multimedia Art
Eligibility
- Open to students and graduates of art universities
- International applicants are accepted worldwide
- Open to professional artists and emerging creators
- Works must be created using digital techniques only
- Works must not be created using Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Both individual and independent submissions are accepted
- Open globally to artists from all regions
Program Benefits & Awards
Selected participants may receive:
- Prize Fund (Cash Awards):
- 1st Prize: 3000 PLN
- 2nd Prize: 2000 PLN
- 3rd Prize: 1000 PLN
- Honorable Mentions
- Inclusion in the curated international Exhibition program
- Printed exhibition display (cost covered by organiser)
- Official bilingual exhibition catalogue (ISBN registered)
- Exhibition presentations in multiple venues across Poland
- Long-term promotional exposure via institutional social media
- Artist visibility through curated public communication campaigns
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Completed application form (PDF or DOC)
- Digital artwork in eligible categories
- Portfolio or artist information (as required in the registration form)
- Works must be created without AI assistance
- Technical specifications for digital submission (as per registration guidelines)
How to Apply?
Applications must be submitted via email to: pinata.contest@gmail.com
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 15 September 2026
- Exhibition Period (Toruń): November–December 2026
- Publication of Catalogue: December 2026
- Second Exhibition (Włocławek): May–June 2027
Location
Poland
Additional Details
The biennial is thematically focused on ecological awareness and planetary futures, encouraging artists to reflect on the relationship between human civilization and environmental degradation. Works are expected to engage critically with sustainability, technological progress, and ecological responsibility.
A key requirement of the competition is the strict exclusion of Artificial Intelligence-generated artworks, emphasizing human-authored digital creation.
Selected works will be featured in museum-quality exhibitions and published in a bilingual catalogue with ISBN registration. The organizers also conduct ongoing digital promotion of participating artists through curated social media campaigns, ensuring extended visibility beyond the exhibition period.