{"id":7189,"date":"2026-06-26T08:01:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T15:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catbradley.io\/?p=7189"},"modified":"2026-06-26T08:01:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T15:01:29","slug":"the-7th-vh-award-open-call-expands-support-for-media-artists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/catbradley.io\/?p=7189","title":{"rendered":"The 7th VH Award Open Call Expands Support for Media Artists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1.-7th-ph1-KV-visual-static-16x9-1.jpg\" alt=\"The 7th VH Award Open Call Expands Support for Media Artists\" \/><\/p>\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\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3.-Ars-Electronica_Resize.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-475103\" \/><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>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\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2.-Vision-Hall_Resize.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-475102\" \/><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\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4.-HEK_Resize.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-475104\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The 6th VH AWARD Presentation at HEK (House of Electronic Arts). Photo by Franz Wamhof, courtesy of HEK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/members\">Colossal Member<\/a> today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/2026\/06\/7th-vh-award-open-call-expands-support-for-media-artists\/\">The 7th VH Award Open Call Expands Support for Media Artists<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/\">Colossal<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hyundai Motor Group announces the open call for the 7th\u00a0VH AWARD, a global award program and\u00a0platform amplifying creators whose work engages with the context of Asia. 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