Open Call for Digital Art Commissions

Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) announces the inaugural open call for digital art commissions from the crossroads of the Americas. The program offers financial support to produce experimental digital artworks across South Florida, Latin America, the Caribbean, and African Diaspora. Selected artists may receive awards ranging from $1,000–$15,000 during an estimated 12-month period.

Applicants can submit proposals for original projects in any phase of production, including pre- to post-production. Successful digital art proposals will use the internet and digital processes to conceptually and practically shape their projects, including many disciplines spanning video art, film, augmented reality, net art, 3-D sculpture, video games, virtual reality, generative art, as well as forms yet to be discovered. By fostering the creation of innovative digital artworks that reflect PAMM’s unique position at the crossroads of the Americas, the museum advances its mission to lead in the presentation, study, and interpretation of international contemporary digital art.

The open call for digital art commissions launches on April 30, 2025. The application deadline has been extended to July 31st, 2025, at 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time.

Complete guidelines are linked here.

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Applicants can submit proposals for original projects in any phase of production, including pre- to post-production.

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Application Guidelines

PAMM’s open call for digital art commissions is open to individuals and collectives located anywhere in the world.

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FAQ

Where do I apply?

To apply for PAMM’s 2025 open call for digital art commissions, proposals must be submitted electronically via the SlideRoom application portal. Please note that the portal requires an email address to create an account and submit applications.

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What is the application deadline?

The application deadline has been extended to July 31, 2025, at 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time.

How does the deadline extension affect my proposal?

The extension means the timeline for jury reviews and notifications has been pushed back by approximately one month, as detailed in the updated guidelines. If your application has not been submitted, you now have until July 31, 2025, at 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time to apply. If your application has been submitted, there are no further actions or considerations required on your end.

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Who is eligible to apply?

The museum accepts applications from artists who are:

18+ years old.

Able to provide a W9, W8, or W-8 BEN for payment.

With or without a traditional arts degree and/or training.

From, based in, or working on new digital art projects that engage with South Florida, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the African Diaspora.

I am not a U.S. citizen. Am I eligible to apply? / I live outside the U.S. Can I still apply?

PAMM’s open call for digital art commissions is open to individuals and collectives located anywhere in the world. o Independent of location, the museum welcomes applications from artists who meet the eligibility requirements listed above.

Can I apply with a partner or collaborator(s)?

Yes. If the project involves other parties, please make sure to complete question ten on the application form detailing your collaborators and their involvement.

Can I apply with a project that is not strictly digital, such as a sculpture or installation? / Can I apply with a project from a non-digital or hybrid discipline?

Applicants can submit proposals for original projects from any discipline, including but not limited to video art, film, augmented reality, net art, 3-D sculpture, video games, virtual reality, generative art, as well as art forms yet to be discovered. o While proposals with physical components will be considered, successful digital art proposals will use the internet and digital processes to conceptually and practically shape their projects.

Is there a fee to apply?

There is no fee to apply for PAMM’s open call for digital art commissions.

Can I apply with more than one proposal?

Yes, applicants or their collaborators may apply with more than one proposal. Please note SlideRoom only allows one submission per program for each email address. If you have already submitted to the program, you will need to use a different SlideRoom account to submit another application.

Was my proposal successfully submitted?

When a proposal is successfully submitted, applicants will receive an e-mail with a confirmation number from notifications@slideroom.com. Applicants who have successfully submitted proposals can also return to their SlideRoom Dashboard to view completed applications. If you did not receive a confirmation email, return to the submission page to confirm if your submission was successful.

Who are the judges for PAMM’s Open Call for Digital Art Commissions?

The jury will include PAMM staff members and independent industry experts with experience across digital arts disciplines. In accordance with industry standards, the identities of all reviewers will remain confidential during the adjudication process, and all jury participants will be subject to a conflict of interest policy. The final selection will be made by the museum director and PAMM staff. PAMM retains sole discretion over the number of proposals accepted and supported through the commission program.

What evaluation criteria will judges use to review proposals?

PAMM will use the following criteria to select the projects:

Does the artwork innovate the genre and/or medium?

Does the artwork generate dialogue that reflects PAMM’s vision to function as a town hall for our community?

Does the artwork connect to PAMM’s regional focus for leading the presentation of art from South Florida, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the African Diaspora?

Is the artist uniquely qualified to make this project? Has the artist successfully completed past work that enables them to realize this proposal?

Will selected proposals be exhibited at PAMM?

There is no guarantee that selected projects will be exhibited at PAMM. PAMM is not required to exhibit the work, nor submit it to other festivals and distributors.

If my proposal is selected as a commission, can I submit my project to other institutions and festivals?

If your proposal is selected, copyright owners of commissioned projects may submit their projects to other institutions and festivals.

Who can I contact for additional questions?

Please submit questions to digital@pamm.org.

Organization and Support

Pérez Art Museum Miami’s project galleries and digital initiatives are funded in part by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.