3rd International Digital Art Biennial “THE ONE” 2026
International Digital Art Competition – Free Entry
The 3rd International Digital Art Biennial “THE ONE” 2026, organized by the Pinata Foundation, is now accepting entries from artists worldwide.
The biennial is dedicated to the future of our planet and aims to encourage artists to reflect on the uniqueness of Earth, the impact of human activity, and our shared responsibility for its future.
Competition Categories
1. Graphics
The competition accepts digitally created works, including:
- Digital graphics
- Digital painting
- Digital collage
- Digital drawing
2. Video
- Digital video
- Animation
- Maximum duration: 3 minutes
- Format: MP4
Who Can Enter?
The competition is open worldwide to:
- Professional artists
- Students of art colleges and universities
- Graduates of art colleges and universities
There is no country restriction.
Entry Fee
FREE
No competition fee is charged. Artists selected for the post-competition exhibition will also not be charged exhibition-related fees. The organizer will cover the printing of selected graphic works for the exhibition.
Important AI Rule
AI-generated works are not allowed.
Submitted artworks must not be created using artificial intelligence tools.
Submission Requirements
Each participant may submit 1 to 3 digital artworks.
For graphic works:
- JPG/JPEG format
- 300 dpi recommended for submissions
For video works:
- MP4 format
- Maximum 3 minutes
Participants must also submit an application form and a short artist biography of up to 1,500 characters.
Applications may be submitted in English or Polish.
Prizes
- 1st Prize: PLN 3,000
- 2nd Prize: PLN 2,000
- 3rd Prize: PLN 1,000
- Honorable Mentions
Selected works will also have the opportunity to be presented in post-competition exhibitions.
Exhibition
The first post-competition exhibition is planned for November–December 2026 at the Forum Gallery, Faculty of Fine Arts, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland.
A further exhibition is planned for May–June 2027 in Włocławek, Poland.
A Polish-English catalog with an ISBN is also planned.
Deadline
September 15, 2026
Official Competition Website
Official THE ONE 2026 Competition Page
Organizer: Pinata Foundation
Location: Poland
Eligibility: Worldwide
Entry Fee: Free
Medium: Digital Art / Digital Painting / Digital Drawing / Digital Collage / Video / Animation