Deadline November 15, 2025
The Beyond Future Art Prize 2025 is an international art competition designed to celebrate creativity, innovation, and ethical reflection in art. The prize encourages artists to explore how technology—particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI)—can coexist with traditional artistic practices such as painting, drawing, printmaking, and analogue photography.
The 2025 edition poses a profound question:
“Can we build a future that puts ethics before efficiency, community before control, and regeneration before replication?”
The Beyond Future Art Prize 2025 invites artists to respond to this question through their art, blending hand-made techniques with digital or AI-based tools in a way that enriches rather than replaces human creativity.
Application Timeline
- Applications Open: September 1, 2025
- Deadline: November 15, 2025 (by 23:59 EST)
- Winners Announcement: December 26, 2025
Participants are encouraged to prepare their works and artist statements well before the closing date to ensure a complete and compelling submission.
Eligibility Criteria
The competition is open to artists worldwide, aged 15 years and above, who primarily work with traditional art media but are beginning to incorporate AI elements in their creative process.
Eligible artworks should:
- Be original and created by the applicant.
- Showcase conceptual depth, technical skill, and creativity.
- Explore themes related to AI, sustainability, nature, ethics, and human-technology relationships.
- Demonstrate thoughtful integration of AI—using technology as a collaborator rather than a replacement for the artist’s hand.
Note: Fully AI-generated works with little or no human involvement will not be accepted.
Submission Guidelines
- Submission Format: Digital entries only (high-quality images of artworks).
- Number of Entries: Artists may submit one or more works according to the official rules.
- Submission Fee: Free – there are no entry or processing fees.
- Mediums Accepted: Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Mixed Media, and Analogue Photography.
- Selection Criteria: Concept originality, message strength, technical execution, and the meaningful use of AI.
Artists are encouraged to submit clear, high-resolution images that capture textures, colours, and materials. Alongside the images, a short artist statement should explain how AI features in the creative process and what ideas the work aims to express.
Awards and Prizes
The Beyond Future Art Prize 2025 offers several exciting rewards and global recognition opportunities:
- Winner: HK$10,000 + Trophy + Physical Certificate
- 1st Runner-Up: HK$6,000 + Certificate
- 2nd Runner-Up: HK$4,000 + Certificate
- 3rd Runner-Up: HK$3,000 + Certificate
- 4th Runner-Up: HK$2,000 + Certificate
- Top 20 Finalists: Digital Certificate
These prizes not only recognise artistic excellence but also open doors for global exposure, networking, and future collaborations.
Tips for a Strong Application
To stand out in the Beyond Future Art Prize 2025, applicants should:
- Use AI as a creative partner rather than a substitute for artistic skill.
- Align their work with the 2025 theme — exploring ethics, nature, technology, and sustainability.
- Craft a compelling artist statement that clearly explains their concept and creative approach.
- Submit high-resolution images that effectively showcase textures and details.
- Follow all submission formats and deadlines precisely.
Remember: the jury values originality, authenticity, and thoughtful dialogue between tradition and innovation.
Why You Should Apply
Participating in the Beyond Future Art Prize 2025 gives artists a platform to showcase their work on an international stage, gain recognition, and join a growing conversation about how creativity and technology can responsibly shape our shared future.
🔗 Official Links
- 👉 Click here to Apply for the Beyond Future Art Prize 2025
- 👉 Read more about the Beyond Future Art Prize 2025
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