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...
Beyond the Runway. Recognising Excellence Across the Global Fashion Industry.
Fashion today influences far more than what people wear. The French Fashion Awards is an international competition celebrating outstanding...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastOpen to everyone
Prize: Recognition/Award
Prize summary: Certificate, Eligibility to Purchase Statuette
The French Design Awards is an international design competition honouring excellence across architecture, interior, product, packaging, fashion, landscape, conceptual, UX, and UI design. Recognising visionary designers,...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastHigh school StudentsBachelorMasterPhDOpen to everyone
Prize: Mixed/Other
The 2027 Science Without Borders® Challenge is an international student art contest organized by the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation. This year’s theme, “Navigate with Care,” asks students to create artwork sh...
GlobalHigh school Students
Prize: Scholarship
Prize summary: Each Age Group 1st Place: $500; 2nd Place: $350; 3rd Place: $200; People's Choice: $50
Cheval Venda (chevalvenda.com) is a brand for horses in Sweden. and was founded to help riders and horse owners to navigate in the djungle of equpment, products and advice. We know how hard it is to know what actually wo...
EuropeOpen to everyone
Prize: Publicity
Prize summary: 1:st price is internship and possible stake in the upcoming product.
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...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastHigh school StudentsBachelorMasterPhDOpen to everyone
Prize: Cash Prize
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...
GlobalHigh school StudentsBachelorMasterPhDOpen to everyone
Prize: Cash Prize
Prize summary: $300 cash award, digital certificates, editorial recognition and online archive inclusion.
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...
GlobalOpen 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.
Are you an artist or writer looking to get published or share your work with a wider, international audience? This is your chance!
Seeds of Tomorrow is a global youth arts & writing competition organized by Utopix You...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastHigh school StudentsOpen to everyone
Prize: Recognition/Award
Prize summary: Top winners will be published and featured by Utopix Youth Magazine, with dedicated social media spotlights, winner interviews, and official certificates recognizing their work.
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