VH AWARD: Grant and Online Residency for Emerging Asian Media Artists 2026
- Deadline
- due today
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- $30,000
- Location
- Online · organized from Online / remote
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Submit a single-channel video presentation of a proposed audiovisual screen-based artwork (video art, motion graphics, animation, games, film, or newly explored media) engaging with Asia or created by Asian or diaspora artists.
Overview
VH AWARD is a global initiative by Hyundai Motor Group to support emerging media artists whose work engages with the context of Asia. Five finalists will be selected to receive a production grant and participate in an expanded online residency programme developed in partnership with Ars Electronica.
Eligibility
Applicants must be individuals or collectives whose work engages with the context of Asia or who are of Asian descent, based in Asia, or members of the Asian diaspora.
Media & Format
Eligible artforms include audiovisual screen-based artworks including video art, motion graphics, animation, games, films, or newly explored areas. Proposed works must be suitable for a single-channel video presentation.
Awards & Benefits for Finalists
- $30,000 USD production grant to support creation of the work
- Ars Electronica online residency programme including masterclasses and 1:1 mentoring sessions
- Networking opportunities with curators and fellow artists
- One Grand Prix recipient receives an additional $30,000 USD for future artistic endeavours
Additional Recognition
Artists selected for the Honorary Mention category will be invited to join selected components of the online residency programme.
Deadline
- Submission deadline: 21 July 2026
- Award
- Production grant of $30,000 USD for finalists; Grand Prix recipient receives additional $30,000 USD; plus Ars Electronica online residency programme with masterclasses and mentoring
- Theme
- The call seeks emerging media artists whose work engages with the context of Asia, supporting artistic development through production grants and an online residency programme.
- Eligibility
- Individuals or collectives whose work engages with the context of Asia or who are of Asian descent, based in Asia, or members of the Asian diaspora.
- Audience
- Emerging Asian media artists
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