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...
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.
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...
GlobalOpen to everyone
Prize: Publicity
Prize summary: All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate.
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...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastHigh school StudentsBachelorMasterPhDOpen to everyone
Prize: Other award
We are pleased to announce our fifth Portrait online Art Competition for the month of August 2026. Artists from around the world are encouraged to submit their best works related to the Portrait theme. A portrait may fea...
GlobalOpen to everyone
Prize: Publicity
Prize summary: All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate.
Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the sixth Floral online art contest for the month of August 2026. Contest is open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. The gallery invites artists and photographers to share t...
EuropeOpen to everyone
Prize: Publicity
Prize summary: All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate.
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...
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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.
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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.