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.
The student competition of the Sony World Photography Awards provides a platform for photography students worldwide. Prizes include top Sony Digital Imaging equipment, inclusion in the London exhibition and the annual bo...
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EuropeOpen to everyone
Prize: Publicity
Prize summary: 1:st price is internship and possible stake in the upcoming product.
We are pleased to announce our fifth Landscapes online Art Competition for the month of June 2026. The gallery invites artists and photographers from around the world to submit their best representational and non-represe...
GlobalOpen to everyone
Prize: Publicity
Prize summary: All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate.
Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the seventh Colors online art contest for the month of June 2026. Contest is open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. The gallery invites all artists and photographers from a...
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...
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Prize: Internship
Prize summary: Up to $250 cash prize, and potential internship opportunities with a global strategic innovation consultancy
The Black & White Photo Awards 2026 continues its mission to recognize and reward exceptional talent in black and white photography. With five thematic categories — Architecture, Street, Wildlife, Portrait, and Landscape...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastHigh school StudentsBachelorMasterPhDOpen to everyone
Prize: Cash Prize
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
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Student Competitions lists opportunities from many different organizers. You can't enter a competition by emailing us — to take part, open the competition page and follow its official link to the organizer's website.