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Digital Artist Open Calls 2027: Grants, Residencies, Prizes and Exhibitions

Yehor Shustyk Yehor Shustyk
September 25, 2026 8 min read
Digital Artist Open Calls 2027: Grants, Residencies, Prizes and Exhibitions

Last checked: 25 September 2026

If you are looking for digital artist open calls in 2027, start with the deadline rather than the prestige of the organiser. The opportunities below cover digital art, generative art, AI-assisted practice, new media, video, interactive work and technology-led research.

Dates and rules can change. Always open the organiser's official page before submitting. Calls are grouped as Open now, Upcoming, or Review carefully so that a missed deadline or an unclear participation fee does not become a surprise.

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Open now

28

Sep deadline

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Later deadlines

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Upcoming

Open now: the nearest 2027 deadlines

OpportunityDeadlineBest fitFormatFee / note
QM–Jerome Foundation Fellowship28 September 2026Emerging generative artistsFellowship, New York CityNYC residency requirement; 2–10 years of practice
SAM Residencies Cycle 430 September 2026Artists and collectives researching new forms of makingResidency, SingaporeInternational applicants may apply for 1–3 months
INSTINC 202730 September 2026Conceptual and innovative exhibition proposalsGallery exhibition, SingaporeExhibition fee listed as US$2,400; review terms carefully
Technarte 202715 October 2026Art-and-technology projects and researchConference presentation, BilbaoNot an exhibition call
Digital Art EXPO Megève20 October 2026Digital, generative, AI, AR, VR and interactive artistsPublic exhibition, FranceSeven artists or collectives; travel is not covered
New Media Caucus Showcase23 October 2026New media artists, designers and scholarsHybrid presentation, New York / ZoomSelected presenters must become NMC members
AI Horizons: Art Beyond Algorithms31 October 2026Artists and art students under 35 using AI or emerging technologiesExhibition and prize, ParmaFree; 20 finalists; spring 2027 exhibition
C4CCI Digital Encounters30 November 2026Digital, AI-assisted, generative, video and hybrid practicesOnline group exhibitionFree application; exhibition planned for January 2027
EMAF 202715 December 2026 or 2,200 submissionsFilm, installation, expanded and media artistsFestival, OsnabrückCall may close early if the submission cap is reached
Two models in holographic ruffled dressesPortrait in a crystal-studded transparent helmet
Artworks by @ellie_laverne_ and @byone.lab · AI Master Award, Official Selection 2025

Later deadlines in 2027

Aion Digital Art Prize

Aion Digital Art Prize accepts computer art, electronic art, multimedia, new media, AR, VR and AI-related work until 1 March 2027. It is open internationally with no age restriction. The entry fee is ¥3,000. Entirely AI-generated works are not eligible; applicants must explain how AI was used when relevant.

Arrival Gallery's New York open call accepts digital painting, generative art, moving image, video, screen-based work and AI-assisted art. The deadline is 25 February 2027, with the exhibition scheduled for 12–14 March 2027. The page says selected artists receive the full format, fee and next steps after review, so confirm all participation costs before accepting a place.

Florence Biennale XVI

Florence Biennale XVI includes a Digital Art category covering 2D and 3D computer graphics, processed photography, computer-generated images, VR and AR. Applications are open until 31 March 2027 for the exhibition taking place 23–31 October 2027. The application itself is free and non-binding, while participation terms and costs are provided after admission.

Upcoming: prepare before the call opens

Infinite Island Art Festival opens on 1 June 2027 and closes on 25 September 2027. It will accept artwork concepts from professionals and newcomers worldwide. Around 20 selected concepts will be developed into interactive artworks with technical and financial support. The festival's first edition is planned for 30 June–30 September 2027.

Sculptural figure suspended on threadsFigure in white fur beside a black panther
Artworks by @gla55head and @wideopen.ai · AI Master Award, Official Selection 2025

How to choose the right open call

Choose the opportunity by outcome

  • Prize

    Choose a prize when your strongest work is already finished and you want recognition.

  • Residency

    Choose a residency when you need time, equipment, mentorship or research support.

  • Festival or exhibition

    Choose a festival or exhibition when the work depends on an audience, installation or public context.

  • Conference or showcase

    Choose a conference or showcase when your practice is research-led and you can explain the project clearly in a short presentation.

Check these six conditions before applying

  • Eligibility

    Nationality, age, location and career-stage requirements.

  • Media fit

    Still image, video, code, installation, sound, VR or interactive work.

  • Technical delivery

    File format, live link, hardware, screen ratio, sound and installation needs.

  • Total cost

    Entry fee, exhibition fee, travel, shipping, production and accommodation.

  • Rights

    Documentation, promotional use, licensing, display period and copyright ownership.

  • Timeline

    Deadline time zone, notification date, exhibition dates and how long the work stays committed.

Build an application-ready portfolio

Most digital-art applications ask for the same core materials:

  • a short artist biography
  • an artist statement that explains the practice rather than the software alone
  • three to eight representative works
  • title, year, medium, dimensions or duration for each work
  • a reliable portfolio URL
  • a concise technical description for interactive or time-based work

Your portfolio website should make the work easy to inspect on desktop and mobile. Use stable artwork pages, clear metadata, high-quality media and a direct contact route. A reviewer should understand what the work is, how it behaves and why it belongs in the proposed context without searching through social posts.

Girl in pink sitting before a giant wolfFigure on a chair under a stack of cushions
Artworks by @deeaiqueen (Official Selection 2025) and @ctlr_faces (Winner Q4 2025) · AI Master Award

Calls that are already closed

Do not label these as open in a live 2027 list: the Future Generation Art Prize 2027 (deadline 19 July 2026), OSTRALE Biennale O27 (deadline 31 May 2026), and TOKAS International Creator Residency 2027 (deadline 16 June 2026). They can remain in an archive section until the next cycle is announced.

Editorial note

This page is a curated snapshot, not a guarantee of selection. Deadlines, fees, eligibility rules and exhibition details belong to the organisers. Recheck the official call before submitting and keep a copy of the final terms for your records.

Digital Artist Open Calls 2027

  • The strongest matches depend on your medium and goal. Current options include digital-art prizes, new-media festivals, residencies, online exhibitions and art-and-technology conferences. Check eligibility, technical requirements, total cost and rights before applying.

  • Yes. C4CCI Digital Encounters and AI Horizons are listed as free to apply. Other calls may have entry, membership, exhibition, production or travel costs, so confirm the official terms before submitting.

  • Many calls accept AI-assisted or generative work, but the rules differ. Some require a description of the human role in the process, while others exclude entirely AI-generated work. Read each call’s AI policy.

  • Most applications require a short biography, artist statement, portfolio link, selected works, artwork metadata and a technical description for interactive, video, sound or VR projects.

  • At least monthly while 2027 deadlines are active. Each listing should show a visible last-checked date and link to the organiser’s official call page.

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