The 5th AI Art Grand Prix Announced
The 5th AI Art Grand Prix has been officially announced, continuing a competition held for the last three years to highlight art created with artificial intelligence. In response to the rapid advancements in creative AI, this year's event is renewed with a format to better facilitate artistic expression, including a new still image category. The theme for this year's competition is "Harmony," with entries accepted from August 1 to September 15, 2026.
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In response to the recent and rapidly growing attention on AI advancements that enhance human artistic imagination, such as in drawing and music composition, we have decided to hold the "5th AI Art Grand Prix." This event will widely solicit art pieces that utilize AI, aiming for a future where humans and AI coexist and humans can expand their own abilities. The works will undergo a rigorous judging process before being awarded.
The 5th edition of the "AI Art Grand Prix," which has been held for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and has garnered attention from various media, has been confirmed. In line with the evolution of AI, the event will be renewed with a format that makes it easier for artists to express their creativity.
[Objective]
To explore the direction of proactive use of AI as a means of human expression and to foster artists who utilize AI.
"Generative AI is taking the world by storm.
I believe it is also important to discover new creativity by sparking our country's culture, art, history, and advanced technology with AI.
We are in the midst of a radical era, and I hope that by seizing this as an opportunity, we can make a mark on the creative world with proactive attempts to power ourselves up with AI. I am also excited about the new still image category, which further expands the realm of expression."
Head of Jury: Yoichiro Kawaguchi
[Artwork Theme]
"Harmony"
[Future Schedule]
April-June 2026: Application guidelines, judges, etc., to be announced sequentially.
August 1 - September 15, 2026: Artwork entry acceptance.
October 2026: Judging session.
November 7, 2026 (Saturday): Grand Prix awards ceremony.
Venue: Bellesalle Shibuya First ("AI Festival 2026 Powered by THIRDWAVE" venue).
*Details will be announced as they become available on the official website and official X account.
[Organizer]
AI Art Grand Prix Executive Committee
[Co-organizer]
Dospara (Thirdwave Corporation)
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■Web
https://www.aiartgrandprix.com/
■Official X Account
@aiartgrandprix
■YouTube "AI Art GrandPrix Channel"
https://www.youtube.com/@ai-art-grandprix
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■For inquiries regarding this release
inquiry@aiartgrandprix.com
■AI Art Grand Prix Executive Committee Secretariat
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