S+T+ARTS PRIZE BUEN-TEK
Honouring Indigenous Technology and Forgotten Values
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In a world where economic growth often overshadows ecological and social concerns, we invite artists to redefine innovation by drawing inspiration from Lo-TEK, Indigenous Technology, and the principles of Buen Vivir.
Buen Vivir is a philosophy rooted in Indigenous worldviews that promotes living in harmony with nature, community, and the collective good. Lo-TEK celebrates the resilience and ingenuity of ancestral knowledge, bridging ecology, culture, and technology, as explored in “Lo—TEK: Design by Radical Indigenism” by Julia Watson.
It’s time to shift the narrative towards sustainable, inclusive, and culturally rooted approaches to technology and innovation. We seek innovative art-driven projects that embrace traditional knowledge, indigenous wisdom, and de-growth concepts, and centre living in harmony with nature, community, and the collective good, offering a fresh perspective on how art can foster positive change and propose groundbreaking solutions for a better future.
Through this S+T+ARTS Prize Buen-TEK, visionary artists that are nationals/permanent residents of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Uruguay are invited to submit projects that contribute to the well-being of our planet and its inhabitants, by challenging the status quo and bridging the gap between art and technology.
An international jury will review all applications and distribute a total of € 30.000 in prizes among a selection between two to six projects, depending on the jury’s evaluation and decision. The winners will be showcased in an exhibition at the IMPAKT Festival in April 2026 and will benefit from a massive dissemination campaign in the S+T+ARTS network in Europe and South America.
Click here for the Criteria, Submission Materials, Selection and application form
Award Prize
The S+T+ARTS Prize Buen-TEK awards a total of € 30.000, which will be distributed between two to six projects, as determined by the jury.
The prize is tax-included, which means that the applicable VAT rate in The Netherlands at the time of the transfer will be deducted from the total amount, unless a double taxation agreement exists between The Netherlands and the awardee’s country of residence. In that case, the exemption must be officially confirmed with documentation from the relevant foreign tax authorities.
Award Ceremony and Exhibition
Awrded projects will be showcased in an exhibition organised by IMPAKT [Centre for Media Culture] in Utrecht, The Netherlands in April 2026, and will benefit from a comprehensive international dissemination campaign through the S+T+ARTS network in Europe and South America.
The winners will be invited to personally attend the Award Ceremony and exhibition opening, which will take place as part of the IMPAKT Festival.
