The Lumen Prize celebrates the very best art created with technology through a global competition. The Lumen Prize celebrates the very best art created with technology through a global competition. Now in its 12th year, it has distributed more than US$100,000 in prize money and created opportunities with partners worldwide for artists who have been longlisted, shortlisted or won Lumen Awards. Lumen is run by Lumen Art Projects, a UK-based digital arts champion which builds these opportunities by curating exhibitions, commissions and events for art venues, cultural institutions and public spaces around the world as well as delivering consultancy services for partners globally.
There are different awards in the framework of Lumen prize, such as for example BCS Futures Award' 2023 with $1,000 cash prize for work that explores future relationships between society and technology including but not limited to the use of A.I., robotics, biotech and sustainable tech. For work that explores future relationships between society and technology including but not limited to the use of A.I., robotics, biotech and sustainable tech.
What does the entry form ask me?
We ask two main questions:
Artwork description
Please provide your artistic concept, ideas or influences. Limit your description to approximately 250 words.
Artwork technical description
List the hardware and software you used, including anything originally coded or designed by you. Please specify the physical dimensions, if applicable.
How should I present my work?
We ask for a primary image or video that best represents your work. Alongside this you are able to upload three supporting images. Videos should be hosted on Youtube or Vimeo
What can I win?
We are offering 10 award categories this year, with a prize fund of $13,500. Shortlisted artists are eligible for the Lumen Gold Award with a $4,000 cash prize and there is a free-to-enter Student Award with a cash prize of $500.
What kind of art is eligible?
All art is eligible as long as it engages with technology in some form. To see which category to enter you can read the category descriptions here. If you have any questions regarding whether your work suits the Lumen Prize, please email jack@lumenprize.com.
What kind of equipment or software can artists use?
Artists can use any equipment, there is no limit!
How does the judging work?
The judging of the Lumen Prize is done in two stages. The longlist is determined by our International Selectors Committee, made up of academics, curators and art critics. This longlist is reviewed by our Jury Panel, which selects the finalists and winners of each category. By having these two rounds of judging we insure all entries submitted to the Lumen Prize are given the time to be evaluated fairly.
Who judges the top prizes?
The longlist is reviewed by our international Jury Panel which selects the finalists and top prize winners. This panel includes Christiane Paul, Adjunct Curator, Whitney Museum, New York City, Silke Schmilke, Curator, Moving Image, M+, Hong Kong, London, Melanie Lenz, Digital Curator, Victoria and Albert Museum and Nathan Ladd, Assistant Curator, Tate Britain.
Key Dates:
3rd March 2023 - Call for Entries Opens 16:00 GMT
24th March 2023 - Early Bird Entries Closes 18:00 GMT
26th May 2023 - Call for Entries Closes 18:00 GMT