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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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Radical Innovation Hospitality Product
Radical Innovation Hospitality Product

Radical Innovation

Deadline

Aug 03, 2026

15 hours 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 week 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 week 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

Win a Solo Exhibition in September + an Exclusive Interview
Win a Solo Exhibition in September + an Exclusive Interview

All About Photo

Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

1 week from now

Maximize Your Exposure: Enter the Solo Exhibition Competition for a Month-Long Online Showcase At All About Photo, we celebrate extraordinary photography that inspires, transforms, and connects with us on a deeper level...

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

Prize summary: Online Exhibition, Exposure, Interview

Nature Art Competition
Nature Art Competition

Art Room Gallery

Deadline

Aug 13, 2026

1 week from now

Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 8th “Nature” Online Art Competition for the month of August 2026. This is an international competition and artists from around the world are welcome to submit thei...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Publicity

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

Animals Open Call 2026 Grid Photo Gallery
Animals Open Call 2026 Grid Photo Gallery

Grid Photo Gallery

Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

1 week from now

Grid Photo Gallery presents Animals 2026, an international open call dedicated to photographic works that explore the presence, meaning, and visual power of animals within the image. The theme is open to a wide range of...

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

Prize summary: Exhibition, interview and more.

EPDA 2026 - European Product Design Award (Student Program)
EPDA 2026 - European Product Design Award (Student Program)

Farmani Group / European Product Design Award

Deadline

Aug 20, 2026

2 weeks from now

The European Product Design Award (EPDA) enters the final stretch of its 2026 call for entries. Open to students and professionals alike, EPDA has grown into one of the most comprehensive design competitions worldwide. T...

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

Prize summary: Prestigious EPDA Trophy, international media exposure, inclusion in the EPDA Book, and a live invitation to the historic Awards Ceremony in Venice, Italy.

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

4 weeks 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

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

AweSnapp Art Awards

Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

1 month 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.

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

2 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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