Past competitions
An archive of recently closed opportunities.

2026 AI Creativity Awards
The 2026 AI Creativity Awards is now open for submissions, inviting creative work from around the world in which artificial intelligence materially contributes to the creative process.…
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NordArt 2027 International Call for Artists
NordArt 2027 is accepting applications from artists worldwide for its international contemporary art exhibition in Büdelsdorf, Germany. Running from 5 June to 3 October 2027, the exhib…
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Joseph Binder Award 2027: Under Pressure
The Joseph Binder Award 2027: Under Pressure is the 17th edition of designaustria’s international competition for graphic design and illustration. Founded in 1996 and named after Austr…
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Anthology Cover Art Competition 2026
The Anthology Cover Art Competition 2026 is an international visual art competition organised by Anthology magazine to foster and support both established and emerging artists and prov…
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Bologna Children’s Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition 2027
The Bologna Children’s Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition 2027 is the 61st edition of the international illustration showcase presented as part of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair. Orga…
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Wellcome Photography Prize 2027
The Wellcome Photography Prize 2027 is an international photography competition exploring the connections between health, science and everyday life. Organised by the Wellcome Trust, th…
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17th WOLDA Worldwide Logo Design Award
The 17th WOLDA Worldwide Logo Design Award is a global competition for logos, visual identities and packaging design. Founded in Milan in 2006 and organised by the Germany-based Intern…
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Society of Illustrators 69th Annual Competition 2026
The Society of Illustrators is accepting entries for its 69th Annual Competition, an international illustration and animation competition organised in New York. Open to artists worldwi…
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Global Design iT Award 2026
Global Design iT Award 2026 is the 15th edition of an international design award organized by the Korean Federation of Design Industry Associations. The award highlights design project…
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HIPA “Water: Our Shared Story” Photography Competition 2026
HIPA Water: Our Shared Story Photography Competition 2026 is a global photography initiative organized by the Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award…
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