Sedition and Nesta are pleased to invite international artists to submit work to the 2016 FutureFest Art Prize. Shortlisted works will be showcased at FutureFest, an annual festival of radical ideas, compelling talks and interactive experiences designed to inspire people to question and shape the future, taking place at Tobacco Dock in London from 17-18 September 2016. Submit works under one of the four themes of FutureFest: Love, Play, Work and Thrive.
One winner for each theme will be announce after the event follow a live public vote. Winners will receive a cash prize and the opportunity to have their works launched and promoted on Sedition.
Deadline to apply: 10 June 2016, midnight GMT
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Invite your friends to participate ›Image: Blind Robot by Louis Philippe Demers, FutureFest 2015
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