Visual Arts

The International Festival of Fine Arts – Color Art, organized by the Goleniowski House of Culture, invites children and young people aged 6 to 17 to participate in an international art competition. Under the motto “Recipe for Happiness”, participants are invited to submit drawings, paintings, and graphic works that express what happiness means and how it can be increased – inspired by everyday life, friendships, family, nature, music, dreams, or the desire for peace. Since 1990, the festival…

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• Deadline : 31 Dec 2026

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The Lumen Prize Foundation is calling all artists engaging with technology to prepare their best work and enter the competition for 2026. The Lumen Prize celebrates the very best art created with technology through a global competition. The total 2026 prize pool is $30,000. The Lumen Prize upholds a rigorous, two-stage judging process. An esteemed International Selectors Committee meticulously curates a longlist of exceptional artworks, identifying them as finalists. These finalists are then…

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• Deadline : 31 Dec 2026

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• Provider : : lumen art projects

Scholarship Description: Bard College Berlin Global Fellow Scholarships, Germany 2021-22 is open for International Students . The scholarship allows Bachelor level programm(s) in the field of Arts taught at Bard College Berlin . The deadline of the scholarship is Open. Degree Level: Bard College Berlin Global Fellow Scholarships, Germany 2021-22 is available to undertake Bachelor level programs at Bard College Berlin. Available Subjects: Following subject are available to study under this…

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• Provider : : Bard College Berlin

Scholarship Description: Ti Hua KOO and Dorothy VEE KOO Outstanding Talent Admission Scholarship at Lee Woo Sing College is open for Domestic Students, International Students . The scholarship allows Undergraduate level programm(s) in the field of Visual Arts, Performance Arts, Painting, Dance and Choreography, Music and Dance, Cultures, Sports, Computer Games, Physical Sciences Science and Technology Innovation taught at Lee Woo Sing College. The deadline of the scholarship is Open. Degree…

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• Provider : : Lee Woo Sing College

The 2026 Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC), on the theme “Resilience“, has been announced. The purpose of TISDC is to encourage international creative design exchanges, develop creative design talents, showcase the international image of Taiwan on creative design, and establish Taiwan’s international design reputation. The total prize fund for 2026 is more than $120,000 in prize money — $13,000 of which are reserved for the winner of the Grand Prix. Awarding cups and…

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• Deadline : 20 Jul 2026

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• Provider : : the ministry of education of taiwan

Communication Arts invites you to enter the most prestigious competition for creativity in advertising, the Communication Arts Advertising Competition. Any advertising project printed, published or aired for the first time from June 2025 through June 2026 is eligible. Selected by leading creative directors, art directors and writers, the winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Advertising Annual, in print and digital editions, and on commarts.com, assuring…

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• Deadline : 10 Jul 2026

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• Provider : : Communication Arts

Embracing Our Differences invites you to participate in the 2027 Exhibition Competition and in creating a world where differences are embraced and individuality is celebrated. Artists, photographers, professionals, amateurs, students are all invited to submit their interpretation of the theme “enriching lives through diversity”. A total of $6,000 will be presented in the form of three separate awards – $2,000 each for “Best-in-Show Adult”, “Best-in-Show Student” and “People’s Choice”. The…

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• Deadline : 01 Jul 2026

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The International Excellence Awards (IEA) returns for its second edition. Whether you’re reimagining cities, crafting furniture, designing packaging, or exploring ideas that challenge the familiar, the International Excellence Awards exists to recognize and elevate meaningful work. The IEA Trophy is a symbol of boundless ambition and visionary achievement. Its wings represent the soaring flight of inspiration, celebrating the creative spirit that pushes beyond conventional limits. IE Awards…

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• Deadline : 08 May 2026

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• Provider : : Architecture & Design Community (ADC)

The International Architecture & Design Awards returns with its 5th milestone edition, continuing its mission to spotlight the finest work across the global design landscape — and marking the occasion with a re-imagined iconic IADA trophy, crafted in white and platinum. Design is not just an act of creation — it is a response to the world, a way of thinking, and a measure of courage. At International Architecture & Design Awards (IADA), those who build meaning, challenge convention, and bring…

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• Deadline : 20 Mar 2026

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• Provider : : Architecture & Design Community (ADC)

The Bogliasco Foundation is currently accepting applications for Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 residential fellowships. Bogliasco Fellowships are awarded to gifted artists and scholars working on projects of any subject area in the following disciplines: Archaeology, Architecture, Classics, Dance, Film/Video, History, Landscape Architecture, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Public Humanities, Theater, and Visual Arts. During their month long stay at the Center, Bogliasco Fellows are provided with…

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• Deadline : 13 Mar 2026

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• Provider : : Bogliasco Foundation

Hiii Illustration 2025, the 13th edition of the Hiii Illustration International Awards is now open for entries. The competition is open for entries worldwide to illustrators, creative agencies, teachers, and students. It aims to discover outstanding illustration talents, recognize exceptional works, and promote the development of the illustration industry. In 2025, the 13th Hiii Illustration International Awards introduces for the first time two distinct sections: “Specific Theme” and “Free…

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• Deadline : 10 Mar 2026

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• Provider : : hiiibrand

A’ Design Award & Competition, the world’s leading international annual juried competition for design, is calling for entries for 2026. The A’ Design Award is an international competition recognizing outstanding design excellence, innovation, and creativity across multiple categories, offering prestigious prizes, global publicity, extensive marketing support, and unique exposure opportunities for winners. The A’ Design Award is renowned globally for its meticulous approach to identifying and…

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• Deadline : 28 Feb 2026

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Tapirulan Association opens registration for their 21st Illustrators Contest on the theme: FLOP. Any artist from any part of the world can enroll by sending an illustration in a square format. The theme of this edition is “Flop”: Probably of onomatopoeic origin, from the English language, the term flop indicates a fall, a thud, a sudden collapse and, figuratively speaking, a colossal failure. The first prize awarded by the jury is 3,000 Euro. The jury will select 52 illustrators for the…

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• Deadline : 25 Feb 2026

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• Provider : : tapirulan cultural association

The ADC Annual Awards, part of The One Club for Creativity, is the oldest continuously running industry award show in the world. The ADC Annual Awards is celebrating 105 years of excellence in design and craft. This iconic non-profit award show honors the best creative talent and groundbreaking work across many different creative disciplines including advertising, digital media, graphic and publication design, packaging and product design, motion, gaming, experiential and architecture…

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• Deadline : 20 Feb 2026

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• Provider : : the one club for creativity

The One Club for Creativity has scheduled The One Show award competition event for 2026. The One Show is the world’s most prestigious award show in advertising and design. For over 50 years, the Gold Pencil has been regarded as one of the top prizes in the creative industry. The One Show has a rich legacy of honoring some of the most groundbreaking ideas created by some of the most remarkable creative minds. For the 2026 edition, the organizers have added new categories across all disciplines…

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• Deadline : 20 Feb 2026

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• Provider : : the one club for creativity

Presented by the Association of Illustrators (AOI), in partnership with the USA-based Directory of Illustration, the World Illustration Awards 2026 are now open for submissions, offering illustrators the opportunity to have their illustration work seen and celebrated! Professional and New Talent Illustrators (working individually or as collectives), commissioners, agents and tutors are invited to submit work created, commissioned or published since January 2025, into the Awards. WIA rewards…

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• Deadline : 17 Feb 2026

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• Provider : : association of illustrators (aoi)

Yeiser Art Center is now accepting entries for the Fantastic Fibers 2026 international juried exhibition. One of Yeiser Art Center’s most engaging and innovative international exhibitions, Fantastic Fibers seeks to showcase a wide range of outstanding contemporary works related to the fiber medium. Contemporary and innovative works created with fiber as the primary medium or concept are welcome. This exhibition is open to all artists 18 years and over working in the field of fiber art. All work…

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• Deadline : 06 Feb 2026

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• Provider : : Yeiser Art Center

Communication Arts is calling for entries to its 2026 Illustration Competition, open for new work — first published or produced between January 2025 and January 2026. The Communication Arts Illustration Competition is the most prestigious competition for creativity in illustration. CA’s Award of Excellence is one of the most-coveted awards in the industry. If chosen, winning places you in the highest ranks of your profession. Selected by a nationally representative jury of distinguished…

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• Deadline : 23 Jan 2026

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• Provider : : Communication Arts

Now in its 8th edition, The Derwent Art Prize is open for submissions for 2026. The Derwent Art Prize is one of the world’s top art competitions, celebrating excellence in contemporary pencil art. Created in 2012 by Derwent, the Prize invites artists worldwide to submit their finest 2D and 3D artworks crafted in any pencil—including colour, water-soluble, pastel, graphite, and charcoal pencils. Dedicated to championing art made in pencil and supporting artists in their careers, the Derwent Art…

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• Deadline : 13 Jan 2026

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• Provider : : cumberland pencil company

The Fábrica Histórias – Casa Jaime Umbelino presents their 3rd illustration contest on the theme of “Transformation“. The main objectives are to promote illustration as an artistic discipline, to bring participating illustrators closer to the cultural heritage of Torres Vedras. The authors in the Illustration category will receive cash prizes of 1,500 Euro and 500 Euro for 1st and 2nd place, respectively, with the illustrations becoming part of the artistic collection of the promoting entity…

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• Deadline : 09 Jan 2026

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