The Arca Gidan Prize
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The Arca Gidan Prize

The Arca Gidan Prize is a one-month creative sprint that challenges artists to discover what's possible when you combine open source AI models with creative ambition.

About

We created this prize with two goals: 1) Help people discover their creative potential. One month, one theme, and one goal. Powered by the latest open models, we believe that these constraints can unlock creativity you didn't know you had. Even if you don't win, you may have gotten closer to creating something you're truly proud of. 2) Prove what open source can do. By showcasing extraordinary work made with open models, we inspire others to create, contribute, and advocate for keeping powerful AI tools accessible to everyone. Winners will be invited to present their work at ADOS Paris — a gathering for people from the open source and entertainment ecosystems — hosted at Artifex Lab.

This hackathon has ended

Important Dates

Event Date
Mar 22 - Mar 31, 2026
Submission Deadline
Mar 31, 2026

Details

Prize Pool
~$50,000 across 12+ winners

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