Organizer Information

The .ART Award is a global initiative launched by the .ART domain registry to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Managed by UK Creative Ideas Ltd., the award aims to highlight the evolution of digital identity in the arts and support creators who use the internet as a living archive of their practice.

Title & Description

.ART Award 2026: Celebrating 10 Years of Creative Digital Identity.

Unlike traditional art prizes, this global competition uses an artist's .ART domain as the primary application. The award focuses on documenting the creative process and the narrative behind the work. Whether pointing to a dedicated website, a social media profile (like Instagram), or an artist platform (like Hug.art or OpenSea), the submitted URL serves as a digital record of authorship and artistic growth.

Categories

All Disciplines are eligible, including Visual Art, Digital Art, Music, Performance, and Cross-disciplinary collaborations (e.g., Art + Science/Engineering).

Eligibility

  • Global Reach: Open to individual artists and collectives from all geographic regions and nationalities.
  • Inclusivity: Welcoming creators from all backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities.
  • Age: Applicants must be 18 years or older.
  • Technical Requirement: A registered .ART domain is mandatory to link the submission.

Program Benefits and Awards ($50K+ Total Value)

  • Grand Prize: $15,000 cash award for one artist.
  • Artist Residency (France): One month at Chateau du Fresne (near Paris), including round-trip travel.
  • Artist Residency (Spain): One month at Anfitrion.art in Marbella, including round-trip travel.
  • Premium .ART Domain: A premium domain name valued at $10,000.
  • Publication: Editorial coverage in a leading international art media outlet.

Fees

  • Application Fee: None (Artists only need to own/register a .ART domain).

Application Requirements (3 Steps)

  1. The Identity: A biography (min. 100 words) in English.
  2. The Work: High-quality visual documentation (images, video, or 3D) with technical details (medium, tools, dimensions).
  3. The Story: A narrative element explaining the concept and process via text (min. 100 words) or video (30–60 seconds).

How to Apply?

Register or use an existing .ART domain, link it to your chosen portfolio/profile, and submit the URL via the official form. Apply to the .ART Award 2026.

Key Dates

  • Applications Open: May 11, 2026.
  • Submission Deadline: November 1, 2026.
  • Semi-Finalists Announced: November 6, 2026.
  • Finalists Announced: November 20, 2026.
  • Winners Announced: December 3, 2026 (during Art Basel Miami).

Location

Global / Online.

Additional Details

The jury consists of an international panel of curators, critics, and art market specialists. All written and spoken submission content must be in English. Submissions are judged on artistic excellence and the depth of the narrative regarding the creative process.

Website Link: .ART Award Official Site