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Arts/Photography Student Competitions

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.

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Monochrome Art Contest
Monochrome Art Contest

Grey Cube Gallery

Deadline

Jun 25, 2026

1 day from now

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...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Recognition/Award

Prize summary: All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate.

Young Creators For Christ
Young Creators For Christ

Jesus Bearers

Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

6 days from now

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...

Africa High school Students Open to everyone Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: 2 million naira worth of prizes and scholarships

Arguevaad Debate Competition
Arguevaad Debate Competition

Ishika

Deadline

Jul 02, 2026

1 week from now

*📢 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...

Asia Open to everyone Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: 600- Best Speaker

2026 WORLD ISLAND EXHIBITION YEOSU KOREA - International AI Video Art Contest
2026 WORLD ISLAND EXHIBITION YEOSU KOREA - International AI Video Art Contest

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...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Cash

Prize summary: Total: 14 winners / Total prize money: KRW 24,000,000

Liberty Art Award
Liberty Art Award

Parker Harris

Deadline

Jul 29, 2026

1 month from now

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...

Europe Bachelor Master PhD Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: 2 years of professional mentoring, cash grants and tickets to UK-wide exhibitions, open to all UK art graduates

Radical Innovation Hospitality Product
Radical Innovation Hospitality Product

Radical Innovation

Deadline

Aug 03, 2026

1 month from now

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...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Open to everyone Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: Money, Exposure, Networking, Experience, Award

CapCut AI Festival CRE[AI]TE 2026
CapCut AI Festival CRE[AI]TE 2026

CapCut

Deadline

Aug 10, 2026

1 month from now

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...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East High school Students Bachelor Master PhD Open to everyone Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: $10,000

Resilient by Nature — EEA photo competition 2026
Resilient by Nature — EEA photo competition 2026

European Environment Agency (EEA)

Deadline

Aug 10, 2026

1 month from now

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...

Europe Bachelor Master PhD Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: €1,000 for each category winner, €500 Public Choice Award, €500 Youth Prize for photographers aged 18–24

Monthly Themed Art Challenges | Free Entry Open Call for Artists
Monthly Themed Art Challenges | Free Entry Open Call for Artists

Ten Moir Gallery

Deadline

Sep 01, 2026

2 months from now

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...

Global Open 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

Creative Communication Award (C2A) 2026
Creative Communication Award (C2A) 2026

Farmani Group

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

3 months from now

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...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Bachelor Master Open to everyone Prize: Recognition/Award

Prize summary: Winner certificate, winner badge, international recognition, publication, and media exposure

2026 Call for Entries 「The 30th Busan International Textile Design Competition」
2026 Call for Entries 「The 30th Busan International Textile Design Competition」

Busan Textile & Fashion Industries Association

Deadline

Oct 06, 2026

3 months from now

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,...

Global High school Students Bachelor Master PhD 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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