**∎ Support**

\- Creation and production grant (UP TO Max. 30,000,000 KRW per team for Track 2)

\- 2 Online mentoring/meeting

\- Showcase in [G.MAP](http://G.MAP) exhibition spaces and on large-scale public media platforms, including the [G.MAP](http://G.MAP) LED Wall and city media facades

**\[Open Call\] 2026** [**G.MAP**](http://G.MAP) **Digital Art Culture Lab: Project Lab**

[https://urbanartlab.org/opencall/](https://urbanartlab.org/opencall/)

Jeonnam-Gwangju, South Korea | Deadline: August 9, 2026, 6 PM (KST)

The Gwangju Media Art Platform ([G.MAP](http://G.MAP)) an institution of Gwangju, UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts, invites artists and teams working in digital art to the 2026 Digital Art Culture Lab: Project Lab, a 5-month creation support program (August-December 2026) covering the entire creative process, from idea development through production, showcase, and archiving.

**Program Overview**

**∎ Who can apply**

\- Artists and Groups in digital art wishing to create interdisciplinary projects using digital technology (all members aged 19+; international applicants welcome)

\- Focus: digital art · media art · generative art · AI · interactive art · XR · AR · VR · interdisciplinary · art & technology

**∎ Selection**: 14 teams in total, 7 teams for Track 2

\- Track 1 | Digital Transformation (7 artists/teams)

\- Track 2 | Interdisciplinary Creation (7 teams)

\* International artist can apply for only Track 2

**∎ Support**

\- Creation and production grant (UP TO Max. 30,000,000 KRW per team for Track 2)

\- 2 Online mentoring/meeting

\- Showcase in [G.MAP](http://G.MAP) exhibition spaces and on large-scale public media platforms, including the [G.MAP](http://G.MAP) LED Wall and city media facades

∎ **Key Dates**

\- Application period: July 21 - August 9, 2026, 6 PM (KST)

\- Results announced: August 14, 2026

\- Program period: August 20 - December 31, 2026

\- Overseas participants(Track 2) must attend two in-person meetings in Jeonnam-Gwangju

∎ **How to Apply**

[More info: https://urbanartlab.org/opencall/](https://urbanartlab.org/opencall/)

Submit the application form and portfolio (PDF) by email to [uartlabseoul@gmail.com](mailto:uartlabseoul@gmail.com)

Inquiries: [uartlabseoul@gmail.com](mailto:uartlabseoul@gmail.com) | +82-70-4195-2507

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