21 Aug 2026

Compete Hoban A.I. Art Award: Next Art A.I.

Hoban Cultural Foundation Gwangju, South Korea

HOBAN Cultural Foundation

Opportunity Description

International Deadline: September 30, 2026 – HOBAN Cultural Foundation invites artists worldwide to participate in the AI ART AWARD “NEXT ART AI”, an international competition exploring new artistic possibilities through artificial intelligence.

Exhibition Late November 2026.

ELIGIBILITY
The competition welcomes individuals and teams of up to three members regardless of nationality, age, or professional background.

  • Original work created by the applicant or team
  • Works that have previously won an award in another competition are not eligible for submission.
  • Submitted works must be image or video artworks created using generative AI platforms.

AWARDS
Categories include AI Image Art and AI Video Art. A total of KRW 21,000,000 in prizes will be awarded to 20 winners, including a Grand Prize of KRW 5,000,000. Winning artists will also receive opportunities for online and offline exhibitions and promotion through the official platform.

APPLY ONLINE – No application fee.
Applications are accepted online through the official website until September 30, 2026 (KST).


About:
The Hoban Cultural Foundation is a public interest corporation established in 2004, dedicated to its mission of “building a sustainable cultural and artistic ecosystem” and its vision of “an open platform where the value of culture and art is realized.”

Committed to making art accessible to all, the foundation engages with the public and provides a platform for artists across various spectrums to grow and continue their creative endeavors. It actively supports artists by offering opportunities and resources essential for their artistic development.

943, Sangmu-daero, Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, Republic of Korea

Opportunity Categories: + Open to Multi-Media. Opportunity Types: Compete. Opportunity Tags: Below $25 Entry/Application Fee, Deadlines 09 Sept thru Oct, and Open to Artists Worldwide. Benefits: *No Participation Fee, Cash or Value Awards, Exhibition - Group, and Exhibition - Online.

Opportunity expires in 39 days.

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