Enter — International Steampunk Art Prize 2026

Enter the Competition

Free to enter, open worldwide to artists aged 18 and over — up to 3 entries per person, each submitted separately. Every artwork must show a meaningful connection to the steampunk theme. No AI-generated or AI-assisted artwork is permitted. Full rules: Terms & Conditions.

1 About you

Your legal name (kept private — used for eligibility and prize payment) Your public artist name (optional — shown in the gallery; leave blank to use your legal name) Your email address Your country of residence A short artist biography (up to 600 characters — may be published with your entry)

I confirm I am at least 18 years old.

2 Your artwork

Artwork title Category / medium Year of completion Dimensions or duration, where relevant (e.g. "60 × 90 cm" or "45 seconds") About the artwork — what it is, how it was made, the story behind it (up to 1000 characters) Its connection to steampunk — subject, materials, design, story, technique, imagined technology or aesthetic (up to 600 characters) Photos of the artwork — up to three (JPEG/PNG/WebP, 12 MB each). The first is your main gallery image; use the extras for other angles or details — perfect for sculptures, costumes, and contraptions. Video link (optional — for kinetic, sound, AV and wearable work). YouTube or Vimeo, one minute maximum. Work-in-progress photos — up to three (optional, but strongly recommended: they're how we verify the work is your own. Never published.)

3 Declarations

I declare this work is my own original creation, that no AI generation or AI assistance was used in any part of it (including as a hidden source, underdrawing or template), that all material tools and contributors are truthfully disclosed, and that I can provide reasonable evidence of the creation process if asked.

I have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions and the Privacy Policy.

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