[INFORMATION] The 2017 Asia Digital Art Award FUKUOKA is now receiving applications!

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There is now also a category for students!

The 2017 Asia Digital Art Award Exhibition Executive Committee has released information about the "2017 Asia Digital Art Award FUKUOKA." Returning for the 17th time, the award welcomes entrants from all over the world, and appears to be going from to strength to strength. If it sounds like something that interests you, make sure to apply!

[Information below comes from the 2017 Asia Digital Art Award Executive Committee Head Office]

2017 Asia Digital Art Award FUKUOKA

The "Asia Digital Art Award FUKUOKA" promotes the fusion of artistic expression and logical thinking against a backdrop of advanced technological innovations. The event also exhibits world-class media-based art that is firmly rooted in Asian culture.

The creation of a new student category makes it possible for more people to enter all the sub-sections, meaning that this year's awards will be more inclusive than ever. The award winning works will be exhibited at the "2017 Asia Digital Art Award FUKUOKA," providing a platform for artists to share their work and activities with people all over the world. The organizers are looking forward to receiving your applications and can't wait to see what kind of art will be featured in the 17th competition. Make sure you do not miss the deadline!

Check-out the official site for more detailed information>> https://adaa.en

To Contact:
Inquiries:
Asia Digital Art Award Executive Committee Head Office
Email: adaa@design.kyushu-u.ac.jp

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Website: http://adaa.jp/
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2017 Asia Digital Art Award FUKUOKA Outline

- Award Categories
○General Category
This section is for those aiming to become being professional creators and have a high level of artistic skill. Applicants from corporations and students can also enter.
Still Images / Moving Images / Interactive Art / Entertainment
○Student Category
Aimed at students who are interested in digital art and those just starting out in their career. Entries by pairs or groups will also be accepted.
Still Images / Moving Images / Interactive Art / Entertainment

- Application Period
Friday 18th August to 23:59 (Japanese Standard Time) on Sunday 29th October 2017

- Application method
Please apply through the official website.
>> https://adaa.jp/en/

- Each prize
○Asia Digital Art Award (Fukuoka Governor's Award Certificate)
○Grand Award
General Category: One from either the still or moving images section... The Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award Certificate.
General Category: Interactive art section ... The Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award Certificate.
General Category: Entertainment section ... The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award Certificate.
Student Category: Monetary award provided by the KAKIHARA Science and Technology Research Foundation to each Grand Award winner as a means of supporting future generation.
○Excellence Award
○Finalists Award
○Fukuoka Mayor's Award Certificate

- Schedule (tentative)
18th August to 29th October: Application period open
Late December: Winning works announced
22nd to 27th February 2018: Winning works to be exhibited (Fukuoka Asian Art Museum)
24th February 2018: Winners' awards ceremony (Fukuoka Asian Art Museum - Scheduled)