3D Visualizations & Animations competition for individual artists and studios.
$103,084
in prizes
to win!
from 20 sponsors…
Invitation
What is it about?
We invite you to join the AVA Awards 2023 and be part of the challenge! It’s the perfect opportunity to push your creative boundaries, sharpen your skills, and inspire yourself. Whether it’s visualization or animation, this is your chance to show off your best work and be recognized in one of four categories. Create something unique, unleash your imagination, and be part of the celebration of art, creativity, and technique. Start creating and let’s compete to become the best. Take the challenge now!
Classification
Explore the categories
The AVA Awards 2023 is an exciting opportunity to showcase your creativity and skills! You can submit either a still image or an animation, and the classification is designed to distinguish between individual and group projects (studios). Impress us with your talents, and become the winner of our competition! Be sure to follow our guidelines and submit your entry before the deadline. Get the chance to be recognized for your impressive efforts!
4 Category Types
Still image (Individual)
This category is dedicated to individual artists who have created their own visualizations – no group work allowed. Whether you have an existing commercial or non-commercial piece of work you’d like to submit, or you would like to create something new, this is your chance to shine! Showcase your creativity and submit your masterpiece for a chance to be recognized for your hard work and talent.
Still image (Studio)
This category is dedicated to studios who have created their own visualizations in-house – individual or group work allowed. You can submit either an existing project or take the challenge to create a new image with your team for the purpose of the competition. Share your creative vision and submit your best work for a chance to be rewarded for your talents and skills!
Animation (Individual)
This category is dedicated to individual artists who have created their own animations – no group work allowed. Whether you have an existing commercial or non-commercial piece of work you’d like to submit, or you would like to create something from scratch, this is an opportunity to show us what you can do! So don’t hesitate, submit your project now and present us with your best video!
Animation (Studio)
This category is dedicated to studios who have created their own animations in-house – individual or group work allowed. You can submit either an existing project or take the challenge to create a new image with your team for the purpose of the competition. Show off your creativity and submit your best videos for a chance to be rewarded for your talents and skills!
General rules
What are the rules for the contest?
The AVA Awards 2023 has a set of rules that participants need to follow when submitting the content. To get all the details about the rules, you can check out the Terms and Conditions of the AVA Awards 2023. Don’t forget to read them in addition to the general rules we provided.
1. Portray architecture
The competition requires that submitted visualizations or animations portray architectural elements.
2. No specific topic
The competition has no prescribed theme or topic (it relates to all the categories).
3. Five works in a category
Participants may submit only five pieces of content for one category (extra submissions will be disqualified).
4. Existing or new work
You can choose to submit something you’ve already made or create something new just for the contest.
5. Free of charge
The AVA Awards 2023 is voluntary and does not require participants to pay any registration fees.
6. Criteria
The criteria to be considered will include ingenuity, technical skills, aesthetics, realism, and overall impact.
Winners
There will be 3 prize-winning positions
awarded in each category
Winner
Prize Value: $16,064
Honorable Mention
Prize Value: $4,853
Honorable Mention
Prize Value: $4,853
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HOW TO APPLY?
It’s quick & easy
Create an account
The first step is creating an account on our AVA platform – provide your details and register.
Upload your best work
Submit your best work to the relevant category and wait for the winner’s announcement.
Important dates
Put the dates into your calendar!
Timeline
May 1 2023
Opening submission
Jun 30 2023
Closing submission
Jul 3 2023
Opening of the judging round
Jul 16 2023
Closing of the judging round
Jul 20 2023
Winners announcement
Creativity is contagious, pass it on.
Meet the jury
They will be evaluating your work
Ronen Bekerman
Co-Founder & Manager – The Craft Architectural & Interior Design Visualization
Heading The Craft and founder of Polytown Media, Ronen Bekerman is a leading figure in the architectural visualization industry with over 20 years of experience. As the founder of the widely recognized ArchVIZ blog (ronenbekerman.com), he has made significant contributions to the field.
Andrei Dolnikov
Founder & CEO of Binyan
A leading figure in the field of Architectural Digital Content Creation. Holding degrees in Interior Architecture, Design, Applied Psychology as well as being an ordained Rabbi, he has championed the growing field of visioning the future for over 15 years.Logan Foster
Product Owner at Autodesk – Modeling
Logan is a Product Owner for Autodesk (3ds Max and Maya) and is a part of the product management team that defines the direction of modeling tools and features within the software. Prior to joining Autodesk, Logan was involved in the production of 3d and 2D art and animation for numerous digital media and game projects on the PC, Console, Mobile, and web; and brought his passion for art production and mentorship into a role of Lead Instructor at a private post-secondary college instructing and mentoring students on 3D modeling and animation production.Michał Horba
Senior 3d artist at Evermotion
Degree in architecture and urban planning mixed with a passion for 3D. Over ten years of experience as a 3D generalist shows that my main interests are architecture illustrations and material making. I am responsible for some of Evermotion’s crazy scenes as well. It is an honor for me to be here, have fun!Agnieszka Klich
Co-Owner & YouTuber at Arch Viz Artist
Agnieszka’s background in architecture has taught her the importance of visualization in design. She has honed her skills to create captivating images, which she shares through her YouTube channel and learning platform. Her technical and artistic expertise helps fellow artists learn how to compete in the creative market.Vasilis Koutlis
Founder of VWArtclub
The instigator of VWArtclub was born in Athens, in 1979. He studied furniture design and decoration and began his occupation with 3D art in 2002. Not a moment goes by without him thinking of a beautiful image as 3D Art is a way of living.Ivan Kozaliev
CG Specialist at Chaos
Ivan developed a solid background in architecture, participating in various building design projects up to high-rise buildings and skyscrapers. After years in architecture, his passion for 3D prevailed and he joined Chaos where he made visualization his career of choice.Fabio Palvelli
Art Director at Elephant Skin
Co-Founder of the D2Conference in Vienna
Fabio Palvelli is an Italian designer and art director currently working at Elephant Skin.Paweł Podwojewski
Owner of Motiv Studio
Pawel founded Motiv in 2008 as a one-person company. Over the years his work attracted clients from around the globe. He is known for art direction and his bamboo designs.
FAQ
See if you can discover the answer here to your question!
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The main rules are:
1. The competition requires that submitted visualization or/and animation portray architectural elements.
2. The competition has no prescribed theme or topic (it relates to all the categories).
3. Participants may submit only five pieces of content for one category (extra submissions will be disqualified).
4. You can choose to submit something you’ve already made or create something new just for the contest.
5. The criteria to be considered will include ingenuity, technical skills, aesthetics, realism, and overall impact.
Please read the AVA Awards 2023 Terms and Conditions to learn more about the rules of the competition. -
The competition’s subject matter is open-ended and does not specify a particular theme or topic. However, entrants are required to incorporate elements of architecture into their submissions.
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You can submit entries until June 30th, 2023 23:59 (GMT+2).
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No, the AVA Awards 2023 does not require participants to pay any registration fees.
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The criteria to be considered will include ingenuity, technical skills, aesthetics, realism, and overall impact.
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Find all the rewards listed on this page.
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Participants may submit up to five pieces of content for one category (extra submissions will be disqualified). However, it is prohibited to submit the same piece of content for multiple categories.
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You’re free to use any software or tool you prefer for the competition – there are no restrictions on that. This way, you can have the flexibility to use your favorite software and create your best work!
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Yes, it is allowed to use pre-made models and assets in the submissions that will be evaluated.
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Yes, there are no exclusivity requirements for the competition entries.
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All entries to the competition will be reviewed first, and only those meeting the high-quality standards will be selected for publication on the Arch Viz Artist website. The selected works will be published on an ongoing basis on the platform.
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