Past competitions
An archive of recently closed opportunities.
2026 Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest
The Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest is a prestigious annual photography competition dedicated to supporting and promoting contemporary photojournalism on a global scale…
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Hasselblad Masters 2026 Photography Competition
The Hasselblad Masters 2026 Photography Competition is a globally recognised, biennial photography award organised by Hasselblad, one of the most respected names in professional imagin…
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BIKE Photography Contest 2026
The BIKE Photography Contest 2026, hosted annually by the BIKE Magazine, serves as a premier international photography competition dedicated exclusively to cycling-themed imagery. The…
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21st Tapirulan Illustrators Contest
The 21st Tapirulan Illustrators Contest is an international illustration competition organized annually by the Tapirulan Cultural Association, based in Cremona, Italy. Widely recognize…
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LensCulture Portrait Awards 2026
The LensCulture Portrait Awards 2026 is an international photography competition dedicated to contemporary portrait photography, inviting photographers to present compelling visual sto…
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World Illustration Awards 2026
The World Illustration Awards is an international competition designed to spotlight outstanding work across the global illustration industry. Organised by the Association of Illustrato…
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Apila's First Printing Award 2026
Apila’s First Printing Award 2026 continues the tradition of celebrating emerging talent in children’s book illustration, positioning itself as a leading international illustrated pict…
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Jacksons Art Prize 2026
Jackson’s Art Prize 2026 is an international open-call art competition designed to spotlight exceptional contemporary two-dimensional artwork, including painting, drawing and printmaki…
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Applied Arts 2026 Illustration Awards
Applied Arts’ 2026 Illustration Awards is an international illustration competition showcasing outstanding creative work across editorial illustration, advertising illustration, book i…
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Applied Arts 2026 Photography Awards
The Applied Arts 2026 Photography Awards are an internationally recognized photography competition celebrating excellence, creativity, and innovation in contemporary visual storytellin…
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