ABOUT US

About Us

MISSION STATEMENT

The Lumen Prize is an international award that celebrates the very best fine art created digitally. Our goal is to focus the world’s attention on this exciting genre of fine art through an annual juried competition that finds the very best examples of digitally-created art and then tours this work at selected galleries and venues globally.

The competition and global exhibition are aimed at a growing, global public that is increasingly interested in art created with the latest technology. We are seeking the most compelling work of well-known artists working with smartphones, tablets, digital cameras and computers as well as work from artists who are just starting out with these tools.

It is our belief that the power of art can promote both change and social progress. In addition to accepting entries from anywhere in the world, we will also seek out artists in low income and conflict-affected countries and communities. To assist in this outreach, we are working with Peace Direct, a registered charity, which has links to local cultural groups in many of these areas.

Artists working in certain countries where Peace Direct is active will be able to enter the contest for free. For more information about this opportunity, please email us at info@lumenprize.com.

WHO WE ARE

The Lumen Prize was launched in 2012 by Treberfydd Foundation Ltd, a not-for-profit company registered in Wales, UK. Proceeds, after costs, will go to Peace Direct, our partner charity, supporting its vital work with local peacebuilders around the world.

For a full list of our Special Advisors, please click here.

To find out more about The Lumen Team click here.

SPONSORS

The City of Cardiff is a proud supporter of the Lumen Prize Exhibition, providing marketing and logistical support as well as the use of the Cardiff City Hall for the annual announcement of the winners of the prize. For more information, please click here.

We are also receiving support from multinational electronics firm Ricoh which is supplying cutting-edge ultra-short throw projectors for our global exhibition and Nomad Brush, the US-based stylus maker, which provides prizes for a special draw for all entrants.

JOIN US

If you want to learn more about digital art or join our growing community of digital artists, please visit us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

It is our belief that the power of art can promote both change and social progress. In addition to accepting entries from anywhere in the world, we also seek out artists in low income and conflict-affected countries.