Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 7 September 2026
Prix Ars Electronica 2027 is a free-to-enter international competition for media art and electronic work. The Golden Nica award includes up to €10,000 and exhibition at the festival in Linz. Submission deadline is June 30, 2027.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. June 30, 2027
“Prix Ars Electronica 2027: submission starts January 2027 (no closing date specified on these pages). u19 category 2027: June 2026 to March 2027.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Golden Nica + up to €10,000
“Golden Nica: €10,000 prize money. Award of Distinction and Honorary Mention: no prize money. Transportation costs covered if selected for exhibition. Artist fees for exhibition/symposium participation. Travel and accommodation covered only if required for exhibition.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. No explicit eligibility restrictions stated; appears open internationally. Separate u19 category for ages 0-19 in Austria only.
How they choose. Juried
“International jury (German-speaking for u19 category). Jury formed anew each year. Selection process begins immediately after submission deadline; jury meeting in April.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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