Source: Korea Game Society

The '2026 National University Student Digital Art Contest,' co-hosted by the Korea Game Society and Nexon Games, is accepting submissions until midnight on Sunday, May 10.

This contest aims to discover next-generation digital artists with creative sensibility and technical skills, and to provide a platform for university students to share their artistic imagination and creative capabilities. Students currently enrolled or on leave at universities or equivalent educational institutions nationwide are eligible to participate, and entries are accepted in both AI and non-AI categories.

Submissions may include any form of digital art, such as concept art or 3D rendering. Notably, a 'K-Culture' bonus point will be awarded to works based on Korea's unique cultural values and identity.

Winning entries will be announced on Monday, May 18, and exhibited at the Korea University of Technology and Education on Saturday, May 30. The grand prize winner will receive a certificate and a cash prize of ₩300,000. Two top excellence award winners and one Nexon Games award winner will each receive ₩200,000, while four excellence award winners will each receive ₩100,000.

Furthermore, all winning works will be considered for the 'BIC 2026 Art Exhibition' to be held in Busan in August 2026, where they may be selected for final display. The winning works will also be featured in a separate exhibition and a commemorative catalog.

The contest is organized by the Korea Game Society, Nexon Games, and the National University Student Digital Art Contest Organizing Committee, with sponsorship from the Korea AI Game Association, the Next-Generation Convergence Technology Industry Association, Naver OGQ Market, and Anchor Node.

Lee Eun-jin, a professor at Myongji College and chair of the organizing committee, stated, "I hope this contest serves as an opportunity to widely promote the creative challenges and potential of university digital artists. We look forward to identifying new trends and possibilities in Korean digital art through a diverse range of works spanning both AI and non-AI categories."

Further details regarding the contest can be found on the Korea Game Society website. Inquiries should be directed to the Korea Game Society secretariat.