Allied Artists of America 113th Annual Online Exhibition

Allied Artists of America, Inc. invites artists worldwide to submit their work for the 113th Annual Online Exhibition. This prestigious event, organized by a historic national art society, offers a platform for creators to showcase their original works to a global audience. The exhibition seeks high-quality submissions in various traditional media, continuing a legacy that […]

JIA Illustration Award 2026

The JIA Illustration Award is an internationally recognised illustration competition organised by the Japan Illustrators’ Association, designed to celebrate creativity, artistic excellence, and innovation in visual storytelling. Open to illustrators across the globe, the award welcomes a wide range of artistic styles and techniques, including digital illustration, traditional drawing, mixed media, and 3D artwork. With […]

Photography 4 Humanity Global Prize: HOME

Photography 4 Humanity, in partnership with Fotografiska, launches ‘HOME’, a global open call for photographers worldwide. This initiative challenges emerging artists to capture the contemporary meaning of home amidst climate disruption, conflict, migration, and displacement. We seek compelling images that reflect on safety, belonging, dignity, identity, and place, exploring these themes through personal, documentary, or […]

The Design Masterprize (DMP) Award 2026

The Design Masterprize (DMP) stands as a pinnacle of design achievement, committed to promoting global excellence in the field. This prestigious international contest, akin to its sister organization, the Architecture Masterprize (AMP) architecture awards, emphasizes the influential role of design in a variety of sectors, including product, communication, and graphic design.

6th Architecture Photography MasterPrize

Architectural photography is an integral medium for capturing and documenting the look and feel of architects’ work. A good photograph helps the public understand the designer’s vision by showcasing the spatial elements, light, shadows, and surface textures of a building or architectural details. Whether used for media or artistic purposes, architectural photography plays a vital […]

2027 Typography Competition

CA Communication Arts Typography Competition 2027, the most prestigious juried competitions that cover the entire field of visual communications, now is calling for entries and is open for works created during the past year. This competition celebrates the best use of typography as the primary visual element in design and advertising, plus new typeface designs, […]

Aesthetica Art Prize 2026

Now in its 20th year, the Aesthetica Art Prize is a major platform for both established and emerging artists to showcase their work to international curators and gallerists. Hosted by Aesthetica Magazine, the prize is open-themed but favors work that reflects upon our changing world, covering social, environmental, and technological realities. Finalists are exhibited at […]

MacDowell Fellowship – Spring/Summer 2027

MacDowell awards approximately 300 Fellowships annually based solely on artistic excellence. The Spring/Summer 2027 season covers residencies between March 1 and August 31, 2027. The program provides a private studio and a community of high-level artists. Notably, MacDowell has suspended the requirement for reference letters to improve equity and access. Applicants are judged on their […]

MONOCHROME AWARDS 2026

Monochrome Photography is arguably a difficult but fascinating art form. Gaining extensive theoretical knowledge and rich experience is often not enough to rise above other equally good, competent and creative artists. Our mission is to search for talent while promoting photographers, both professionals and amateurs alike, to present their work among the best monochrome photographers […]