The Asia Digital Art Award FUKUOKA (ADAA) is an international media art competition organized primarily by Kyushu University. Since its establishment in 2001, ADAA has provided a platform for discovering and fostering talented creators while showcasing outstanding digital artworks from Japan and around the world.
Now in its 26th edition, the competition continues to pursue its longstanding notion, “high-level artistic expression based on logical thinking,” and is now accepting entries.
Award-winning works will be exhibited at the 2026 Asia Digital Art Award FUKUOKA Exhibition, to be held at Fukuoka Art Museum in March 2027. The exhibition offers an opportunity to present your work and creative activities to audiences from Fukuoka, one of Asia’s leading centers for international and cultural exchange.
We look forward to receiving your entries.
Entry Guidelines
■Application Period
June 24 (Wed) – September 9 (Wed), 2026
■Categories
[General Category]
For those who aim to be a professional creator with high artistic skill. Entries from companies/organizations and students are also welcome.
Sections｜
・Still Images
・Moving Images
・Interactive Art
・Entertainment(Applied Industry)
[Student Category]
For students who are interested in digital art and have just started their career. Works by elementary, junior high, and high school students are also welcome. Entries by pairs or groups are also accepted.
Sections｜
・Still Images
・Moving Images
・Interactive Art
・Entertainment(Applied Industry)
■How to Apply
Please register and submit your work through the official ADAA website.
https://adaa.jp/en/
*When submitting your work, please provide:
・The brief summary (concept, etc.)
・Production methods (software/services used, whether self-programmed or not, etc.)
■Awards
Asia Digital Art Award
・Awarded to the most excellent work from all categories [General] [Student].
・Prize Money ¥500,000 granted from the KAKIHARA Science and Technology Research Foundation.
Grand Award
・Awarded to one work from each remaining section of the General and Student Categories, excluding the section in which the Asia Digital Art Award is selected.
・Student Category Grand Award winners receive ¥50,000 from the KAKIHARA Science and Technology Research Foundation as support for the next generation.
The Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award
Awarded to one Grand Award-winning work from the Still Images or Moving Images sections.
The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award
Awarded to one Grand Award-winning work from the Interactive Art or Entertainment(Applied Industry) sections.
Fukuoka Governor’s Award
Awarded to one excellent work from all categories [General] [Student] that combines advanced and superior digital technology with rich artistic sensibility.
Fukuoka Mayor’s Award
・Awarded to one excellent work that contributes to the development of Fukuoka City, or created by a creator living in Fukuoka City.
・Prize Money ¥100,000
Excellence Award
Finalists Award
■Schedule (Tentative)
・Application Period: June 24 (Wed) – September 9 (Wed), 2026
・Announcement of Results: November 2026
・Exhibition of Award-Winning Works: March 2 (Tue) – March 7 (Sun), 2027
Venue｜ Fukuoka Art Museum
・Awards Ceremony: March 6 (Sat), 2027
Venue｜ Fukuoka Art Museum
■Organized by
2026 Asia Digital Art Award Executive Committee
(Kyushu University / Fukuoka Prefecture / Fukuoka City / Kitakyushu City / Nishinippon Shimbun / LOVE FM)
■Contact
Asia Digital Art Awards Executive Committee Head Office (Faculty of Design, Kyushu University)
E-mail: adaa★design.kyushu-u.ac.jp
*Please replace ★ with @ when sending your e-mail.