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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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Waterscapes Art Competition
Waterscapes Art Competition

Waterscapes Art Competition

Deadline

Aug 27, 2026

4 days from now

Megalopolitan Art Gallery invites artists worldwide to submit their work for the upcoming online art exhibition Waterscapes. Eligible subjects include oceans, seas, coastlines, beaches, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, stream...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Publicity

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

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

1 week 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

Policy Play
Policy Play

Kautilya School of Public Policy

Deadline

Sep 07, 2026

2 weeks from now

About The Policy Play The Policy Play is an online vlog competition hosted as part of Colloquy 2026, the annual event of Kautilya School of Public Policy. The Policy Play introduces a more engaging and accessible form...

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: 5000 in each segment

Monoline Design Awards 2026
Monoline Design Awards 2026

Monoline Design Awards

Deadline

Sep 08, 2026

2 weeks from now

Monoline Design Awards 2026 is an international competition celebrating clear ideas and strong execution across Graphic Design, Illustration, Product Design and a dedicated Student division. Eligible entrants include...

Global High school Students Bachelor Master PhD Open to everyone Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: $300 cash award, digital certificates, editorial recognition and online archive inclusion.

AweSnapp Monthly Art Awards | Free to Enter
AweSnapp Monthly Art Awards | Free to Enter

AweSnapp Art Awards

Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

2 weeks from now

The AweSnapp Monthly Art Awards celebrates exceptional artists from around the world by recognizing creativity, originality, and artistic excellence. Each month, artists of all backgrounds are invited to submit their bes...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Recognition/Award

Prize summary: Selected artists will be featured across the AweSnapp platform, reaching a global audience of collectors, curators, galleries, and fellow artists.

NEXT ART AI 2026
NEXT ART AI 2026

HOBAN Cultural Foundation

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

1 month from now

AI ART AWARD "NEXT ART AI" Organized by HOBAN Cultural Foundation, AI ART AWARD "NEXT ART AI" is an international AI art competition exploring new possibilities in creative expression through artificial intelligence. P...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: Awards & Benefits 01. Total Prize KRW 21,000,000 02. Online and Offline Exhibition 03. Online Platform Promotion

Global Youth Design Challenge (GYDC)
Global Youth Design Challenge (GYDC)

BCAF-Eastern Heritage Art Fund & rams foundation(Germany)

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

1 month from now

The initiative is jointly presented by the Eastern Heritage Art Fund, established by the Beijing Contemporary Art Foundation (BCAF) and Pechoin, together with the Rams Foundation in Germany. The challenge aims to support...

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

Prize summary: 30300USD

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

Farmani Group

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

1 month 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

1 month 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

Call for ideas Radicepura Garden Festival VI Edition | Gardens of hope Cultivating Coexistence
Call for ideas Radicepura Garden Festival VI Edition | Gardens of hope Cultivating Coexistence

Radicepura Garden Festival

Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

2 months from now

The Radicepura Garden Festival, since it started in 2017, it is the first major international event intended to promote the culture of Mediterranean gardens, involving the main players of landscaping, art & architecture,...

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

Prize summary: The 8 winning projects will be realized in the Radicepura Horticultural Park

The Nature Photography Contest 2026
The Nature Photography Contest 2026

The Nature Photography Contest

Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

2 months from now

Do you want to share with the world the wonders of the planet and contribute to its protection? Then don’t miss the opportunity to participate in The Nature Photography Contest, an international photography contest for p...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Open to everyone Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: €2000 in cash prizes and others

Anthology Creative Competitions - Writing, Art & Photography
Anthology Creative Competitions - Writing, Art & Photography

Anthology Magazine

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

3 months from now

Offering a variety of competitions established to encourage and promote visual artists and writers, the Anthology Creative Awards provide a platform for emerging creatives to publish their work. There are eight categorie...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Open to everyone Prize: Cash

Prize summary: Up to €1000 per competition, and publication

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