{"id":2012764,"date":"2026-06-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2012764"},"modified":"2026-06-26T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T21:00:00","slug":"the-7th-vh-award-open-call-expands-support-for-media-artists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2012764","title":{"rendered":"The 7th VH Award Open Call Expands Support for Media Artists"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content prose-colossal max-w-none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default entry-header is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"colo-post-featured-image wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1.-7th-ph1-KV-visual-static-16x9-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Image compilation of previous VH Award winning artworks.\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All images courtesy of VH AWARD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group post-title is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0bc941e6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h1 class=\"alignfull wp-block-post-title\">The 7th VH Award Open Call Expands Support for Media Artists<\/h1>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull post-meta is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-06-26T10:01:29-05:00\">June 26, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a class=\"category-sponsors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/category\/sponsors\/\" rel=\"tag\">Sponsor<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/author\/vh-award\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name__link\">VH AWARD<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull post-share-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-outermost-social-sharing has-visible-labels has-icon-color is-style-logos-only is-layout-flex wp-block-outermost-social-sharing-is-layout-flex\">\n<li style=\"color: #1c1e0d\" class=\"outermost-social-sharing-link outermost-social-sharing-link-facebook has-crow-color wp-block-outermost-social-sharing-link\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thisiscolossal.com%2F2026%2F06%2F7th-vh-award-open-call-expands-support-for-media-artists%2F&amp;title=The%207th%20VH%20Award%20Open%20Call%20Expands%20Support%20for%20Media%20Artists\" aria-label=\"Share\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-outermost-social-sharing-link-anchor\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-outermost-social-sharing-link-label \"><br \/>\n\t\t\tShare\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #1c1e0d\" class=\"outermost-social-sharing-link outermost-social-sharing-link-mail has-crow-color wp-block-outermost-social-sharing-link\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#d3eca0a6b1b9b6b0a7ee87bbb6f6e1e3e4a7bbf6e1e3859bf6e1e392a4b2a1b7f6e1e39ca3b6bdf6e1e390b2bfbff6e1e396aba3b2bdb7a0f6e1e380a6a3a3bca1a7f6e1e3b5bca1f6e1e39eb6b7bab2f6e1e392a1a7baa0a7a0f5b2bea3e8b1bcb7aaee87bbb6f6e1e3e4a7bbf6e1e3859bf6e1e392a4b2a1b7f6e1e39ca3b6bdf6e1e390b2bfbff6e1e396aba3b2bdb7a0f6e1e380a6a3a3bca1a7f6e1e3b5bca1f6e1e39eb6b7bab2f6e1e392a1a7baa0a7a0f6e1e3f696e1f6ebe3f6eae7f6e1e3bba7a7a3a0f6e092f6e195f6e195a4a4a4fda7bbbaa0baa0b0bcbfbca0a0b2bffdb0bcbef6e195e1e3e1e5f6e195e3e5f6e195e4a7bbfea5bbfeb2a4b2a1b7febca3b6bdfeb0b2bfbffeb6aba3b2bdb7a0fea0a6a3a3bca1a7feb5bca1febeb6b7bab2feb2a1a7baa0a7a0f6e195\" aria-label=\"Email\" class=\"wp-block-outermost-social-sharing-link-anchor\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-outermost-social-sharing-link-label \"><br \/>\n\t\t\tEmail\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><button class=\"simplefavorite-button preset\" data-postid=\"475094\" data-siteid=\"1\" data-groupid=\"1\" data-favoritecount=\"0\"><i class=\"sf-icon-bookmark\"><\/i>Bookmark<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hyundai Motor Group announces the open call for the 7<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0VH AWARD, a global award program and\u00a0platform amplifying creators whose work engages with the context of Asia. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4anV7uT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VH AWARD<\/a>\u00a0invites individuals and collectives of Asian descent, based in Asia, or members of the Asian diaspora, to submit screen-based audiovisual art, including video art, motion graphics, animation, games, films, or newly explored areas.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enhanced Opportunities for Artistic Growth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This edition offers increased production grants for all finalists. Furthermore, a new Honorary Mention category will recognize a broader range of voices, offering global exposure and selective access to the online residency.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In June 2027, an international jury will select one Grand Prix recipient to receive an additional $30,000.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3.-Ars-Electronica_Resize.jpg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-475094\" title=\"The 6th VH AWARD Presentation at Ars Electronica Festival 2025. Photo by tom mesic, courtesy of Ars Electronica\" data-rl_title=\"The 6th VH AWARD Presentation at Ars Electronica Festival 2025. Photo by tom mesic, courtesy of Ars Electronica\" data-rl_caption=\"The 6th VH AWARD Presentation at Ars Electronica Festival 2025. Photo by tom mesic, courtesy of Ars Electronica\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3.-Ars-Electronica_Resize.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-475103\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The 6th VH AWARD Presentation at Ars Electronica Festival 2025. Photo by tom mesic, courtesy of Ars Electronica<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>An Online Residency Newly Developed with <a href=\"https:\/\/ars.electronica.art\/news\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ars Electronica<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In expanded partnership with Ars Electronica, the VH AWARD\u2019s online residency provides 5 finalists opportunities to work closely with an international network of curators, technologists, artists, and experts.\u00a0Over six months, the program accompanies the finalists as they develop new artistic works.<\/p>\n<p>The residency combines individual curatorial and technical mentoring, peer exchange, and expert feedback. Artists selected for the new Honorary Mention category will also be invited to join selected components of the program.<\/p>\n<p>Highlighted by exclusive masterclasses with Hito Steyerl and Daito Manabe, the residency fosters direct dialogue on contemporary media art practices. This comprehensive support enables the finalists to realize exhibition-ready pieces.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Global Exhibition Platforms<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In partnership with leading institutions, finalists\u2019 commissioned works will be presented to international audiences. Starting in 2027, these projects will be showcased across prominent global platforms, including HEK (Basel), the Ars Electronica Festival (Linz), Vision Hall (Yongin), and Singapore Art Week 2028.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications open from May 26 to July 21, 2026. Submit all required materials online through the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4anV7uT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official VH AWARD website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-\">To learn more, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4anV7uT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vhaward.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2.-Vision-Hall_Resize.jpg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-475094\" title=\"The 6th VH AWARD Presentation at Hyundai Motor Group Vision Hall. Photo by sonongji, courtesy of VH AWARD\" data-rl_title=\"The 6th VH AWARD Presentation at Hyundai Motor Group Vision Hall. Photo by sonongji, courtesy of VH AWARD\" data-rl_caption=\"The 6th VH AWARD Presentation at Hyundai Motor Group Vision Hall. Photo by sonongji, courtesy of VH AWARD\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2.-Vision-Hall_Resize.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-475102\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The 6th VH AWARD Presentation at Hyundai Motor Group Vision Hall. Photo by sonongji, courtesy of VH AWARD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4.-HEK_Resize.jpg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-475094\" title=\"The 6th VH AWARD Presentation at HEK (House of Electronic Arts). Photo by Franz Wamhof, courtesy of HEK\" data-rl_title=\"The 6th VH AWARD Presentation at HEK (House of Electronic Arts). Photo by Franz Wamhof, courtesy of HEK\" data-rl_caption=\"The 6th VH AWARD Presentation at HEK (House of Electronic Arts). Photo by Franz Wamhof, courtesy of HEK\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4.-HEK_Resize.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-475104\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The 6th VH AWARD Presentation at HEK (House of Electronic Arts). 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