Coursiv and NightCafe Launch $15,000 Global BeyondAI Art Challenge Running from January 6th to 22nd

Coursiv and NightCafe launch the $15K BeyondAI Art Challenge, inviting creators worldwide to explore human–AI creativity through AI-generated video art.

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Coursiv, a leading online learning platform focused on accessible and transferable AI skills through gamified education, announced a partnership with NightCafe to launch the BeyondAI Art Challenge, a global creative competition exploring how humans and AI evolve together once AI becomes a stable creative force.

The goal of the BeyondAI Art Challenge is to make AI accessible to everyone by showing its power as a creative tool—and proving that anyone can master it. By combining prompt-based learning with Coursiv and access to leading AI art models via NightCafe, the challenge demonstrates that anyone can create AI art by learning to craft effective prompts.

The BeyondAI Art Challenge invites artists, designers, and digital creators worldwide to submit 10-second AI-generated video artworks that explore hopeful futures shaped by advanced AI. Rather than focusing on fear or uncertainty, the challenge centers on what comes after humans and AI learn to coexist—and how society evolves when AI becomes a tool guided by human creativity.

“Our goal is to make AI accessible to all by showing its power as a creative tool,” said Eduard Tupikov, CMO at Coursiv. “BeyondAI is about proving that anyone can create with AI by learning how to prompt, experiment, and guide intelligent systems—no technical background required to craft art that resonates.”

Creative Themes

Participants are encouraged to explore the BeyondAI theme through their own creative lens, including:

- Life with AI: Everyday moments where AI enhances creativity, learning, or well-being
- Worlds and identities in transition: People, cities, and environments transformed by intelligence, exploring new ways of living and connecting

How to Enter the BeyondAI Art Challenge

1. Sign up as a participant.

Register with an email address and repost the official challenge announcement. The challenge is powered by Gleam.io, a platform used by over one million businesses worldwide for transparent contests. Participants must be 18 years or older to participate and claim prizes using public Instagram accounts. No geographic restrictions apply to this challenge — participants worldwide are encouraged to register!

1. Create your artwork.

Create a 10-second AI-generated video depicting a future where humans and AI thrive together. Participants may use any AI tools, including NightCafe’s AI art models.

1. Submit on Instagram.

Publish the video as a public Instagram Reel and:

- Tag @coursiv_io and @nightcafestudio.
- Use the hashtag #BeyondAIChallenge.
- Offer a collaboration post to both accounts.

Judging & Jury

Coursiv will shortlist the top 200 submissions based on quality and thematic relevance. A jury of leading AI art creators will evaluate final entries:

- @dreamfall.art (501K followers) — Known for luxury AI visuals blending fashion, storytelling, and photorealistic design
- @mclalan_ (366K followers) — Recognized for anime-style imagery combined with modern analog photography
- @ai_art_insanity (388K followers) — Renowned for transforming iconic anime characters into cinematic AI visuals

Entries will be scored on four key criteria, including creativity, originality, emotional impact, and relevance to the BeyondAI theme. Shortlisted entries will be showcased in the public gallery after the winners are announced.

Prizes & Key Dates

The top five artists will share a $15,000 prize pool:

- First Place: $6,000
- Second Place: $3,750
- Third Place: $3,000
- Fourth Place: $1,500
- Fifth Place: $750

Key dates: Submissions open on January 6–16, 2026, while winners are announced on January 22, 2026

Full rules and registration details are available at:

https://coursiv.com/challenge/beyondai

About Coursiv

Coursiv is a leading online learning platform dedicated to helping learners master AI through practical, accessible education. By teaching prompt-based skills and creative workflows, Coursiv empowers users of all backgrounds to confidently use AI tools in work, creativity, and everyday life.

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