International Digital Art Contest 2026

The International Digital Art Contest 2026 is a free, open-access competition organised by the Academy of Fine Arts, University of Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina), welcoming digital artists from around the world.

The contest has no predetermined theme — it aims to showcase the full diversity of contemporary digital practice, from experimental and conceptual works to narrative and introspective forms. Selected works will be exhibited simultaneously in a physical gallery in Široki Brijeg and virtually on the Spatial metaverse platform.

Two categories are accepted:

• Digital Still Image Artworks (DSIA): Digital images, graphics, painting, and photography.
• Digital Moving Image Artworks (DMIA): Short films, animations, and time-based works (max 2 minutes).

Eligibility requirements:

• Open to artists worldwide aged 18 and over.
• Works must exist exclusively in a digital environment — no physical equivalents.
• Works must be created without the use of AI tools. Organisers may request proof of manual creation (e.g. layered files, sketches, metadata).
• Commercial works, client commissions, and applied design are not accepted.
• Each applicant may submit one artwork only. Collaborative works are not eligible.

Awards include:

• Grand Prix (best overall work)
• First Prize – DSIA
• First Prize – DMIA
• Special Jury Award

All participants receive a certificate of participation. Selected works will be featured in a digital catalogue.

Key dates:

• Applications open: 1 April 2026
• Deadline: 1 August 2026
• Results announced: 15 September 2026
• Exhibition: 14 October – 18 November 2026

Submit via Google Form only — emailed submissions will not be accepted. Artwork must be uploaded to a cloud service (Google Drive, WeTransfer, or Dropbox) with an open, non-expiring link.