Arts and photography competitions give students a platform to develop their creative voice and gain recognition beyond the classroom. Whether you work in fine art, documentary photography, digital illustration or experimental media, these competitions connect you with professional juries, exhibition opportunities and cash awards. Many are sponsored by galleries, cultural institutions and international foundations actively seeking new talent at bachelor, master and open levels. Building a competition portfolio early accelerates gallery representation, grant applications and creative career development.
Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the sixth "Monochrome" online art contest for the month of July 2026. Contest is open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. Entries must include the black and white or shades o...
GlobalOpen to everyone
Prize: Recognition/Award
Prize summary: All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate.
Young Creators for Christ (YCC) is a creative competition for children and teenagers, organised by Jesus Bearers. It is open to young people aged 4 to 18 across four creative categories — storytelling (writing), photogra...
AfricaHigh school StudentsOpen to everyone
Prize: Mixed/Other
Prize summary: 2 million naira worth of prizes and scholarships
*📢 ARGUEVAAD 3.0 PARTICIPATION FORMS ARE NOW OUT📢| YOUR VOICE. YOUR STAGE.*
*हिंदी & English Debate + Poetry Recitation| Online | 4–5 July 2026*
*📝 FORMS OPEN NOW*
*1. Debate Registration Form*: https://forms...
2026 World Island Exhibition Yeosu Korea Organizing Committee
Deadline
Jul 17, 2026
3 weeks from now
[2026 WORLD ISLAND EXHIBITION YEOSU KOREA – International AI Video Art Contest]
*Please download the attached ZIP file marked with “en_” and refer to the Announcement document for full details.
The 2026 WORLD ISLAN...
About the competition
Announcement of the 8th International Idea Award for Universal Design(Design for All)
1. Overview
- Name: The 8th International Idea Award for Universal Design for All
- Date: M...
The Liberty Speciality Markets Art Award aims to elevate talented graduate artists by providing funding, training, exhibition and sales opportunities within a comprehensive two-year programme.
Selected participants wi...
EuropeBachelorMasterPhD
Prize: Mixed/Other
Prize summary: 2 years of professional mentoring, cash grants and tickets to UK-wide exhibitions, open to all UK art graduates
As Radical Innovation celebrates its 20th Anniversary, our mission remains to discover and support ideas that shape the future of hospitality. Entries should showcase an innovative hospitality product that improves hotel...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastOpen to everyone
Prize: Mixed/Other
Prize summary: Money, Exposure, Networking, Experience, Award
The canvas is ready. What will you CRE[AI]TE?
We are excited to launch CapCut’s 1st AI Festival, a global celebration of original work and the imagination AI makes possible.
Submissions are now open through Augus...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastHigh school StudentsBachelorMasterPhDOpen to everyone
Prize: Cash Prize
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has launched its 2026 photo competition, Resilient by Nature, inviting photographers to capture the many ways nature sustains life, responds to pressures and recovers in a changing w...
EuropeBachelorMasterPhD
Prize: Cash Prize
Prize summary: €1,000 for each category winner, €500 Public Choice Award, €500 Youth Prize for photographers aged 18–24
Ten Moir Gallery invites artists and photographers worldwide to submit work to our rotating online art challenges. Each challenge is centered around a unique theme and gives artists the opportunity to share meaningful, c...
GlobalOpen to everyone
Prize: Cash Prize
Prize summary: Cash awards, curated showcase placement, artist interviews, mini spotlight features, homepage features, social media promotion, newsletter features, digital certificates, and addit
The Creative Communication Award (C2A) 2026 is an international competition recognizing excellence in communication design, advertising, digital media, photography, packaging, branding, and visual communication.
Open...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastBachelorMasterOpen to everyone
Prize: Recognition/Award
Prize summary: Winner certificate, winner badge, international recognition, publication, and media exposure
The 30th Busan International Textile Design Competition
| Theme | Open Theme
| Eligibility | Open to all applicants who are high school students or older
| Application Period | June 1 (Mon) ~ October 6 (Tue), 2026,...
GlobalHigh school StudentsBachelorMasterPhD
Prize: Cash Prize
Prize summary: Grand Prize : KRW 2,000,000 (1 winner) / Top Excellence Award : KRW 1,000,000 (2 winners) Total Prize Money : KRW 7,300,000
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