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.
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...
GlobalOpen to everyone
Prize: Publicity
Prize summary: All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate.
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...
GlobalOpen 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
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.
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...
GlobalOpen 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
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...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastHigh school StudentsBachelorMasterPhDOpen to everyone
Prize: Cash
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...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastBachelorMasterOpen to everyone
Prize: Recognition/Award
Prize summary: Winner certificate, winner badge, international recognition, publication, and media exposure
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,...
GlobalHigh school StudentsBachelorMasterPhD
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
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
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...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastOpen to everyone
Prize: Cash Prize
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...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastOpen to everyone
Prize: Cash
Prize summary: Up to €1000 per competition, and publication
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