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.
We are pleased to announce our fourth Yellow online Art Competition for the month of May 2026. Artists are welcome to submit any art featuring the color yellow or a shade of yellow (beige, lemon yellow, canary yelow, gol...
GlobalOpen to everyone
Prize: Publicity
Prize summary: All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate.
Megalopolitan Art Gallery invites artists worldwide to submit their work for the upcoming online art exhibition World of Animals. Artists are encouraged to explore the world of animals through a wide range of perspective...
GlobalOpen to everyone
Prize: Publicity
Prize summary: Selected works will be featured in an online exhibition hosted on (megalopolitanart.com), where they will be permanently archived for public viewing.
Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the seventh "Botanicals" online art contest for the month of May 2026. Contest is open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. The gallery invites artists and photographers to sh...
GlobalOpen to everyone
Prize: Publicity
Prize summary: All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate.
Megalopolitan Art Gallery invites artists worldwide to submit their work for the upcoming online art exhibition Reflections in Blue. We encourage creative and personal interpretations of the theme using subject matter, e...
GlobalOpen to everyone
Prize: Publicity
Prize summary: All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate.
The Global Impact Competition 2026 challenges students worldwide to investigate a community issue through field research and policy writing. If you're looking to kickstart a meaningful passion project, meet outstanding p...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastHigh school Students
Prize: Internship
Prize summary: Up to $250 cash prize, and potential internship opportunities with a global strategic innovation consultancy
Color 2026 at Grid Photo Gallery is an international open call inviting photographers from around the world to submit works in which color plays a central role in the construction, perception, and meaning of the image. O...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastOpen to everyone
Prize: Recognition/Award
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
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 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,...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastOpen to everyone
Prize: Other award
Prize summary: The 8 winning projects will be realized in the Radicepura Horticultural Park
We are pleased to announce our third Still Life online Art Competition for the month of May 2026. Artists are invited to submit still-life artworks featuring either natural items (e.g., food, flowers, plants, rocks, shel...
GlobalOpen to everyone
Prize: Recognition/Award
Prize summary: All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate.
Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the sixth Faces online art contest for the month of May 2026. Contest is open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. Only the face of a person or animal should be visible (singl...
GlobalOpen to everyone
Prize: Publicity
Prize summary: All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate.
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