Mia is teaming up with 3M and Accenture to bankroll MSP’s most innovative—not to mention financially rewarding—art prize of the year: The
3M Art and Technology Award Competition (#ARTtech16), which is accepting entries now through September 30.
The competition promises up to $50,000 in prize money for the lucky winner. The pot is split between a $25,000 cash prize and up to $25,000 more for research, development and travel. According to
Mia’s award explainer page, the winner earns the opportunity “to work with Mia, 3M, Best Buy, Microsoft and others to help bring [their] concept to life.”
3M Art and Technology Award Competition submissions are intended to slough off “stuffy” artistic conventions and explore the intersection of art and technology. “If you’re passionate about art and technology and have an idea about how to enhance the museum experience [at Mia], here’s your chance to impress the best,” according to Mia’s website. “Our panel of digital experts is looking for innovative, out-of-the box concepts that will inspire, connect, and engage museum audiences—young and old alike.”
According to Mia, the best submissions will have all these attributes:
- Innovative and creative: “something that’s never been done before”
- Engaging to viewers and users
- Accessible to everyone, including “historically underserved” audiences
- Multifaceted: offering “deep audience engagement via digital platforms, interfaces, tools, experiences”
- Impressive and impactful: offering a “wow factor” or “pleasant surprise”
- Feasible to implement
Additionally, entrants need to clearly communicate their ideas and demonstrate they can implement their proposals as planned. Contestants can submit as many ideas as they like through Mia’s
application form.