Calling Digital Artists: TANDEM DigiArt Award

The TANDEM DigiArt Award thematic focus is “empowerment in all its forms”. Participants are encouraged to explore and communicate messages relating to the various EU-funded initiatives of empowerment in the Southern Neighbourhood, including the successes of young professionals and the impact of work and education on individuals and communities.

Empowerment stories encompass various aspects such as economic, social, political and cultural empowerment in the Southern Neighbourhood region. These stories can focus on initiatives or stories that promote positive change, youth empowerment and the transformative potential of education and employment opportunities.

Participants are encouraged to express these themes creatively through art. This can include various forms of digital art such as illustrations, animations, digital paintings, multimedia installations and interactive experiences. A balance can be struck between institutional and creative content, to ensure that the delivered work is still very much artistic, although it is attempting to relay a message about the European Union.

Award Information

• If you are among the lucky 3 shortlisted pairs, you will get the fully funded opportunity to attend the award ceremony in Morocco.
• And if you’re the winning pair, you get a prestigious award and €3,000 in prize money.

Content Format

• The video cannot be longer than 90 seconds. It could use a wide range of digital art forms such as 3D modelling, video animation, interactive art, graphic design, cartooning, artificial intelligence art and digital painting.
• Don’t forget that the video has to express  interpretations of the competition’s focus on empowerment in different areas, preferably linked to the EU’s efforts in the field.

Eligibility Criteria

• The competition is open to artists from the following countries: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria and Tunisia.
• The two participants forming a pair can come from different countries. Co-operation between participants from different countries is highly encouraged. Participation is free of charge and there is no age limit.
• Members of the jury, employees of the European institutions and the EU Neighbours South project team are not allowed to take part in the competition. Winners must provide proof of identity (identity card or passport) and a professional document proving that they fulfil these criteria.
• Entrants must be the creator of the artwork (video) and own the rights to it. Multiple entries from the same participant will not be accepted.

For more information, visit EU Neighbours South.