Past competitions
An archive of recently closed opportunities.
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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Transversalidades 2025 Photo Contest
The Transversalidades 2025 Photo Contest, organized by the Centro de Estudos Ibéricos (CEI) in Guarda, Portugal, is an international photography competition designed to highlight the r…
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Cortona On The Move 2025
Cortona On The Move 2025, in collaboration with the BarTur Photo Award, presents the Cortona On The Move | BarTur Grant, an influential photography grant designed to empower visual sto…
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Viviane Esders Prize 2025
The Viviane Esders Prize 2025 is an European photography award dedicated to recognizing the lifelong achievements of senior photographers who have made significant contributions to the…
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43rd International Illustration Contest
The 43rd International Illustration Contest, hosted by Celsys, provides an exciting opportunity for digital and traditional artists worldwide to showcase their creativity and skill. Th…
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Berlin Photo Awards 2025
The Berlin Photo Awards 2025 is an international photography competition that celebrates creativity, innovation, and artistic excellence in visual storytelling. Open to photographers o…
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