Past competitions
An archive of recently closed opportunities.
2025 Banff Mountain Photo Essay Competition
The 2025 Banff Mountain Photo Essay Competition is an event designed to celebrate and highlight the most captivating mountain-themed photo essays from around the world. This competitio…
Closed for entries
United States International Poster Biennial 2025
The United States International Poster Biennial (USIPB) is a prestigious global competition that celebrates innovation and creativity in poster design. Established to promote the signi…
Closed for entries
Communication Arts 2025 Design Competition
The Communication Arts 2025 Design Competition is a highly respected international competition celebrating outstanding achievement in graphic design, packaging design, branding, typogr…
Closed for entries
Ruth Borchard Self-Portrait Prize 2025
The Ruth Borchard Self-Portrait Prize is a biennial art competition dedicated to celebrating the art of self-portraiture. Recognized as one of the leading platforms for artists explori…
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Design Educates Awards 2025
The Design Educates Awards (DEAwards) 2025 celebrate architecture and design projects that go beyond aesthetics to educate, inspire, and create meaningful social impact. Organized by t…
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ArtEffect 2025 Student Art Competition
The ArtEffect Competition is an annual juried visual arts contest designed to engage and inspire students in grades 6-12 by inviting them to explore the lives of Unsung Heroes—individu…
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The Macmillan Prize For Illustration 2025
The Macmillan Prize for Illustration, established in 1985, is an annual competition dedicated to discovering and nurturing emerging talent in the field of children’s book illustration.…
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Luis Ferreira Alves Photography Competition 2025
The Luis Ferreira Alves International Photography Competition 2025 is a biennial event that celebrates the art of architectural photography. Named after the renowned Portuguese photogr…
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Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2025
The Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize is an international photography competition organized annually by the National Portrait Gallery, London. Celebrated for showcasing contem…
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BBA One Shot Award 2025
The BBA One Shot Award 2025 is an international photography competition inviting emerging and established photographers to showcase their creative talent through a single, powerful ima…
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