2nd Aion Digital Art Prize 2026–2027 — AI-Assisted Digital Art
2nd Aion Digital Art Prize 2026–2027 — AI-Assisted Digital Art is an AI Image & Art competition organized by Aion Laboratory / Ise-Shima Art Company. It is open to participants worldwide, and the current submission deadline is March 1, 2027 (UTC). These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on October 1, 2026.
Overview
The 2nd Aion Digital Art Prize is an international digital/media-art competition organized by Aion Laboratory. AI may assist the creative process, but fully AI-generated works are explicitly ineligible.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in Japan and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: Open to artists of any nationality and age. Individual and collaborative works are accepted; previously exhibited or awarded works are eligible and multiple entries are allowed.
- Participant types
- Artist, Creator
- Entry fee
- JPY 3,000 per work, non-refundable. A separate form and fee are required for each entry; payment is completed after submitting the application form.
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Image & Art.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: One Grand Prize of JPY 50,000 plus a printed certificate; up to 35 Aion Digital Art Prizes receive certificates. JPY 50,000 Grand Prize + up to 35 Aion Digital Art Prizes
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- April 1, 2026
- Submission deadline
- March 1, 2027 (UTC)
- Results announced
- May 5, 2027
Dates follow the organizer's stated timezone (UTC). The organizer lists a date without an exact closing time.
AI Tool and Model Rules
AI-assisted work is accepted, but works made solely by AI are not accepted. Applicants who use AI must explain how it was used and for what purpose.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Upload the work to a file-hosting or media-sharing service, keep it accessible to judges, and submit its link plus work description through the official application form. Accepted media include text, image, video and audio formats. AI use must be disclosed when applicable.
Source Verification
Verified via official source
We last verified this listing against the organizer's official page on October 1, 2026.
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