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19th Cheltenham Illustration Awards
The 19th Cheltenham Illustration Awards invite illustrators to explore the theme Marvellous!, celebrating imagination, surprise, beauty and the unexpected. Organised by Pittville Press…
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43rd Chicago Latino Film Festival Poster Contest 2027
The 43rd Chicago Latino Film Festival Poster Contest is seeking an original poster design for the 2027 festival, taking place in Chicago from 15 to 26 April 2027. Organised by the Inte…
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The Aftermath Project 2026 Post-Conflict Grant
The Aftermath Project 2026 Post-Conflict Grant is accepting proposals from photographers documenting the lasting effects of war and other violent conflicts. Organised by The Aftermath…
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2027
The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2027 is the 45th edition of the National Portrait Gallery’s long-running competition celebrating contemporary portrait painting. Suppo…
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2027 Fumetto International Comic Competition: Blubb
The 2027 Fumetto International Comic Competition is the annual comic competition organized by Fumetto Comic Festival Lucerne in Switzerland. The 2027 edition is built around the theme…
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2027
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2027 competition is open for entries, inviting photographers worldwide to submit their best images of wildlife and the natural world. Organised by…
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Concrete in Life 2026/27 – Global Photography Competition
Concrete in Life 2026/27 is an international photography competition organised by the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA). Now in its eighth year, the competition invites pho…
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FIBA Photo Contest 2026
The FIBA Photo Contest 2026 is the 10th edition of the FIBA Foundation's international basketball photography competition. This year introduces three categories for the first time: Eli…
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BBA Artist Prize 2027
The BBA Artist Prize 2027 is an international contemporary art competition organized through BBA Prizes and hosted by BBA Gallery in Berlin. The open call welcomes work across contempo…
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RPS International Photography Exhibition 168
The Royal Photographic Society (RPS) is accepting entries for the International Photography Exhibition 168, its 2026 open call for photographers and image-makers worldwide. Held almost…
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