Open Call: The 7th VH AWARD for Media Artists Engaged with the Context of Asia
By VH AWARD
Since 2016, the VH AWARD has served as a global platform for emerging media artists whose work engages with the diverse contexts of Asia. Organized by Hyundai Motor Group, the award supports artists in addressing critical contemporary issues through audiovisual experiments that transcend disciplinary and cultural boundaries. Individual artists or collectives of Asian descent, based in Asia, or of the Asian diaspora, can submit their proposal for a new work suitable for a single-channel video presentation.
The 7th VH AWARD continues its commitment to fostering a sustainable creative environment with enhanced opportunities for the artists. For this edition, five finalists will receive an increased production grant to create a new work and participate in an online residency program newly developed in collaboration with Ars Electronica, the renowned media art institution in Linz, Austria. This residency will feature masterclasses and workshops specifically designed to support the finalists’ artistic development.
A notable addition to this edition is the "Honorary Mention" category. This new category aims to recognize a wider range of promising artists, providing them access to selected components of the residency programs to support their professional growth. In June 2027, one Grand Prix recipient will be announced and awarded an additional $30,000 to support their future artistic endeavors.
Applications are open through July 21, 2026. Proposals will be reviewed by an international jury. The resulting commissioned works will be presented across global platforms, including Hyundai Motor Group’s Vision Hall in Korea, HEK (House of Electronic Arts) in Switzerland, the Ars Electronica Festival in Austria, and Singapore Art Week 2028. Interested artists can submit their applications through the VH AWARD official website.
For more information, visit vhaward.com.
This article was originally published by Hyperallergic.