Open for Application : Submission Deadline 15 Nov 2025

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About the prize

The Beyond Future Art Prize was established to spotlight and support artists whose work reflects the urgent social, environmental, and technological challenges of our time. Rooted in the belief that art is a powerful force for transformation, the prize champions creativity that inspires change, sparks dialogue, and reimagines sustainable futures.

Launched in 2022, the prize has grown into an international platform that celebrates emerging and established artists working at the intersection of art, society, and innovation. Each year, we spotlight a new global theme — from sustainability and identity to empowerment and digital transformation — and invite artists to respond through their unique mediums and perspectives.

Our mission is to amplify underrepresented voices, promote ethical and inclusive artistic practices, and bridge tradition with innovation, the Beyond Future Art Prize empowers artists to envision and shape the world beyond tomorrow.

Awards

  • Winner: Cash Prize HK$10,000 , Trophy and Physical Certificate
  • 1st Runner-Up: Cash Prize HK$6,000 and Physical Certificate
  • 2nd Runner-Up: Cash Prize HK$4,000 and Physical Certificate
  • Top 20 finalists: Digital Certificate

Theme of 2025

Tradition, Technology and Transformation

In an AI-powered world, sustainability is no longer just about reducing waste or protecting nature — it’s about building a future where humanity, creativity, and the natural world thrive together.

The 2025 Beyond Future Art Prize invites artists to explore this evolving vision. As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how we live, work, and create, we ask:

Can we build a future that puts ethics before efficiency, community before control, and regeneration before replication?

This year’s theme celebrates artists rooted in traditional media—painting, drawing, printmaking, analog photography, or hand-crafted techniques—who are now beginning to explore AI as a creative partner. Not to replace their artistic hand, but to expand their vision.

We welcome submissions that:

  • Reflect on AI’s role in our relationship with nature
  • Question the ethics of automation
  • Envision inclusive, sustainable futures
  • Reimagine creativity in a digitized world

Whether AI is your tool, your muse, or your mirror — we invite you to use it intentionally, critically, and creatively.

A Creative Call to the Future

Thrive Together is a call to artists to help shape a new story — one where tradition and technology coexist, and intuition meets innovation.

We believe artists have a powerful role to play in imagining responsible, hopeful futures. Through this year’s theme, we aim to:

  • Spotlight traditional artists who are exploring creative possibilities with AI
  • Encourage thoughtful, responsible use of AI as a tool for artistic growth, not shortcuts
  • Champion sustainability in both environmental and cultural dimensions — where art helps us heal, connect, and adapt

This is not a prize for AI-generated art. It is a celebration of human-centered creativity that engages with AI to explore what it means to create, live, and thrive in the age of transformation.

Entry Requirements

  • Who should apply: Open to  artists around the world aged 15 or above working primarily in traditional media (painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, mixed media) who are beginning to integrate AI into their creative process.
  • What we’re looking for: Original works that thoughtfully explore the intersection between AI, sustainability, nature, and humanity, while demonstrating technical skill and conceptual depth.
  • What we’re not looking for: Artwork created entirely by AI with minimal or no human involvement.

Judging Criteria

The jurors will evaluate the works by taking into consideration the international contemporary art features and according to qualitative criteria as well as technical abilities.

Originality of the work

Novelty

Technical Mastery

Message Conveyed

Award Jury

Desmond Fung

Co-founder of Studio 83, VZOW and Bond 83

Hong Kong

 

Charles Hui

Co-founder of Studio 83, VZOW and Bond 83

Hong Kong

Xiang Gu

Sustainability Practitioner

Hong Kong

Elaine Tai

Regional Marketing Head at Geox Asia Pacific

Hong Kong

Shicheng Hung

AI Artist, IOYOI, Convener of BCDA

Taipei

Lindsey McAlister, OBE, JP

Founder of Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation

Hong Kong

 Cindy Kang

 Artist and Illustrator

New York

Andrew Lam

Lawyer & Private Equity Investor

Hong Kong

Rachel Sham

FF&E Director at Cheng Chung Design & Artist

Hong Kong

Wilson Tsoi

Founder of 1001HK Ltd

Hong Kong

Timeline

FAQ

Do I need to submit my submission piece physically? .

No, there is no need to submit your artwork physically. Please provide high-quality images of your submission through our online platform for evaluation purposes

Can I submit multiple artworks for my submission?

Yes, you are welcome to submit more than one piece of artwork to support your submission as long as the artwork can present convey a coherence message related to our theme.

Is there a submission fee?

No, entry is completely free for all participants.

When will the results be announced?

For information on the announcement of results, please refer to the timeline provided on our website.

What is the prize for this award?

  • Winner: Cash Prize HK$10,000 , Trophy and Physical Certificate
  • 1st Runner-Up: Cash Prize HK$6,000 and Physical Certificate
  • 2nd Runner-Up: Cash Prize HK$4,000 and Physical Certificate
  • Top 20 finalists: Digital Certificate

Who was the previous winner?

The 2024 winner was Sofia Laskarri from United Kingdom, 2023 winner was Katerina Belkina from Germany and the winner of 2022 was Mariam Abouzid Souali from Morocco.

How will the results be announced?

The shortlisted artists and the winner will be announced on our website and our Instagram account @beyondfutureart. Please stay tuned for updates and news related to the prize.

Enquiry

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