UPDATED AUG 26, 2025

Notes: the orange sections are for public info that we can put on the contest landing page. The blue sections are for internal only.

Our Mission

Throughout history, technology has redefined what music and visuals could be and who could create it. Electric guitars amplified a new generation of sounds. Video production tools empowered artists visualize their music. Streaming platforms transformed how creative content is discovered worldwide.

Now, OpenArt is unlocking the next leap — transforming how music comes alive visually.

The OpenArt Music Video Awards aim to give musicians and creators the ability to visualize music and unlock new possibilities, and be the incubator where the next generation of virtual artists and IPs are born.

Visualize Music | Democratize Creativity | Build IPs & Community

About the Contest

• Contest theme: Emotions. ****Create a music video that captures your emotions and stories.
• Tools: Use OpenArt for all the visuals and videos. Additional editing tools are permitted, but all primary content must be generated through OpenArt.
• Music:
  • Music from ambassador musicians
  • Music created by yourself
  • Music created by AI tools
  • TikTok/Reels popular songs (without copyright concerns)

Timeline for external (full ver in internal section)

• Sep 19
  • Sponsor list confirm & announce
  • partner Universities confirm & announce
• Sep 26
  • celebrity ambassador list confirm & announce
  • judge list confirm & announce
• Sep 26 - Oct 10:
  • announce event & open for waitlist
  • start pre-heat marketing via influencers, sponsors, partners
• Oct 15 - Nov 11:
  • start competition online, release free trials, open for submission
  • host in-person university events (e.g., MIT, Berklee, NYU)
  • host in-person core city events (e.g., LA, SF, NYC)
  • PR via tech media, and continuous marketing
• Nov 11-14: judging process
• Week of Nov 17: announce winners
• Week of Nov 24: Grand Finale & Award Ceremony

Awards - $10k+ cash prizes for winners