CompetitionF(r)iction Fall 2026 Writing Contests36 days leftDenver, United StatesF(r)ictionThe F(r)iction Fall 2026 Writing Contests invite submissions in short story, flash fiction, and poetry from writers worldwide.

CompetitionInternational Artistic Photography Awards7 days leftNot specifiedInternational Artistic Photography Awards (IAPA)International Artistic Photography Awards invites amateur and professional photographers worldwide to submit their work for a chance to win a $1,000 cash prize and be featured in the annual book.

Competition2027 Fumetto International Comic Competition54 days leftLucerne, SwitzerlandFumetto International Comix FestivalDer Fumetto International Comic Wettbewerb 2027 lädt Künstler weltweit ein, ein Comic mit maximal 4 Seiten einzureichen.

CompetitionOpen Call for Land·Ecological Art on Eulsukdo, Busan We Pass, the Earth Endures45 days leftBusan, South KoreaBusan Metropolitan City, Urban Parks DivisionAn international open call for site‑specific land and ecological art on Eulsukdo Island, Busan.

CompetitionVOX Architecture Ideas Competition 20267 days leftNew Delhi, IndiaFestival of Architecture and Interior Designing (FOAID) in partnership with VOXThe VOX Design Challenge, international design and architecture competition organized by the Festival of Architecture and Interior Designing (FOAID) in partnership with VOX invites architects and designers to showcase built projects where VOX Ceiling solutions have been used creatively as an integral part of the overall design vision.

CompetitionNacFun Online Art and Drawing CompetitionRolling applicationsIndiaNacFunAn online art and drawing competition on NacFun offering prompts for kids, teens and adults, with points, certificates and digital rewards.

CompetitionYICCA 26/27 – International Contest of Contemporary Art / Calls & Submissionscloses todayMilan, ItalyCMC Milan Milan, ---Non US States---, ItalyYICCA 26/27 is an international contemporary art contest inviting artists worldwide to submit works across various media for a chance to win prizes and exhibit in Venice.

CompetitionANTHOLOGY POETRY COMPETITION 202553 days leftLimerick, IrelandAnthology Poetry CompetitionAnthology Creative Writing Competitions 2026 invite writers to submit in eight categories; winners receive cash prizes and publication in Anthology magazine.

CompetitionMauve Anthology: Seeking StorytellersRolling applicationsUnited KingdomMauve AnthologyAn open call for artists and writers in the UK to submit visual or short‑form written work for inclusion in the Mauve Anthology, exploring art and technology.

CompetitionVICULIAR MagazineRolling applicationsSaint Petersburg, United StatesVICULIAR MagazineVICULIAR Magazine invites international creators of visual, culinary, literary and other disciplines to submit work for inclusion in upcoming issues.

CompetitionThe Fine Odd — International Open Call for Artists (Hand-Fetish-Projects)68 days leftBaton Rouge, United StatesHand-Fetish-ProjectsAn international fine‑art publication inviting artists to submit works that explore the concept of "oddness" across photography and visual art.

CompetitionWhat I Meant to Tell You – Open Call for Letterscloses tomorrowTroutdale, United StatesThe Verdancy ProjectOpen call for letters to a participatory anthology about the natural world; submissions due by October 9 2026, free of charge.

CompetitionGolden Demon at SPIEL Essen 202616 days leftEssen, GermanySPIEL EssenGolden Demon is the premier miniature painting competition at SPIEL Essen 2026, offering medals and the Slayer Sword to winning artists.

CompetitionNewFestival ECRÃ – Call for Entries 2026/2027176 days leftRio de Janeiro, BrazilFestival ECRÃO Festival ECRÃ de Cinema e Arte Experimental abre inscrições de 04 de agosto de 2026 a 02 de abril de 2027 para filmes, jogos, instalações e videoarte.

CompetitionTOKAI Creative Film Awards & TOKAI Creative Screenplay Awards 20265 days leftTokai, JapanTokai City Creative Forest Exchange Hall東海市創造の杜交流館が主催する映像・シナリオの全国公募コンペティションです。

CompetitionNew2026 Tokyo Design Awards Season #27 days leftTokyo, JapanInternational Awards Associate (IAA)An international design competition organized by the International Awards Associate (IAA) that recognises outstanding work across architecture, product, interior, lighting, and other design disciplines.

CompetitionGuillaume Dustan: Bareback, Pornografia, Soroserção e Texto-terrorismo.5 days leftBrasília, BrazilUniversidade de Brasília (UNB) – Revista Das QuestõesChamadas temáticas da revista Das Questões que aceitam contribuições de escrita relacionadas ao tema proposto, com prazo de submissão até 13/10/2026.

Competition2027 Peter Porter Poetry Prize6 days leftAustraliaAustralian Book ReviewThe Peter Porter Poetry Prize, organised by Australian Book Review, invites poets worldwide to submit an original, unpublished poem in English (up to 60 lines) for a chance to win AUD 6,000 and publication.

CompetitionKURZstummfilmfestival 202611 days leftEssen, GermanyKURZstummfilmfestivalEin Filmwettbewerb ohne gesprochene, schriftliche oder Gebärdensprache zum Thema „blau“, 1‑11 Minuten, im 11. KURZstummfilmfestival in Essen.

Competition41st Chelsea International Fine Art Competition (CIFAC)208 days leftNew York, United StatesNew York Art CompetitionsThe 41st Chelsea International Fine Art Competition invites visual artists worldwide to submit work for a collective exhibition at Agora Gallery in Chelsea, New York, with cash prizes and promotional opportunities.

Competition2027 Robin Nance Metz Art Competition50 days leftColumbiana, United StatesShelby County Arts CouncilThe Robin Nance Metz Art Competition (RNMAC) is a juried art competition open to all Alabama residents 18 years and older, offering prizes across multiple media categories.

CompetitionInternational Silent Book Contest 202799 days leftMilan, ItalyCarthusia EdizioniAn international illustration competition for wordless picture books, open to illustrators 18+, with a €60 entry fee and a €2,500 prize plus publication by Carthusia Edizioni. Deadline 15 January 2027.

CompetitionCommunication Arts 2027 Illustration Competition92 days leftBelmont, United StatesCommunication ArtsThe Communication Arts Illustration Competition invites illustrators worldwide to submit work first published or produced between January 2026 and January 2027, offering exposure in the Illustration Annual and an Award of Excellence.

Competition17th WOLDA Worldwide Logo Design Award 202612 days leftMilan, ItalyInternational competition for logos, identities and packaging, open to designers worldwide.

CompetitionNew2026 TSA <서울추상> 입점 작가공모12 days leftSeoul, South Korea서울추상한국에 뿌리를 둔 작가들을 소개하는 아트스토어, 서울추상에서 작품을 판매할 작가를 모집합니다.

CompetitionCommunication Arts 2027 Photography Competition155 days leftBelmont, United StatesCommunication ArtsThe Communication Arts 2027 Photography Competition is an international juried competition inviting photographers worldwide to submit work first published or produced between March 2026 and March 2027.

CompetitionPink.Connection – Open Call for ArtistsRolling applicationsBerlin, GermanyPinkDot gGmbHEin offener Call von PinkDot gGmbH für Berliner Künstler*innen, die in drei Bezirken Arbeiten zu sozialen Themen entwickeln und in Ausstellungen sowie im kostenlosen PinkPaper präsentiert werden.

CompetitionConvocatoria de poesía en español escrita desde Estados UnidosRolling applicationsLos Angeles, United StatesHispanic L.A.Convocatoria permanente para publicar a poetas que residan en Estados Unidos y escriban en español.

Competition11th CAMPINA 2026 International Exhibition of Photography24 days leftCampina, RomaniaCampina Photographic Exhibitions SocietyAn open call for photographers worldwide to submit works for the 11th CAMPINA 2026 International Exhibition of Photography in Campina, Romania.

CompetitionPublic Art for Public SchoolsRolling applicationsLong Island City, United StatesNYC School Construction AuthorityArtists can apply to be considered for a public art commission for NYC public schools by submitting the registry application.

CompetitionAusschreibung November 2026 #kkl7053 days leftGermany#kkl MagazinA call for submissions to #kkl Magazin, inviting texts, images, photos, and videos on the theme "Dimensionen".

CompetitionWaters Art Competition / Calls & Submissionscloses todayGrey Cube GalleryOnline art competition open to artists worldwide over 18, themed “Waters”, accepting visual art (except video and sound).

CompetitionUnMute Roster Application7 days leftThe UnMute roster is an initiative to empower disabled musicians by providing access to live performance opportunities. Applications are open to artists who identify as disabled or have a long-term health condition.

CompetitionNational invitational competition to be held to redesign historic Syracuse site with Christopher Columbus statue84 days leftSyracuse, United StatesOnondaga Historical AssociationSelect designers and artists will be able to turn in their ideas to makeover a historic site in Syracuse.

CompetitionARS GRATIA ARTIS WORLD FILM FESTIVAL11 days leftArboga, SwedenDorobantu Film & TelevisionARS GRATIA ARTIS WORLD FILM FESTIVAL is an exclusive competitive film festival in Arboga, Sweden, showcasing original feature and short films under the concept "Art for the Sake of Art", offering trophies, diplomas, cash prizes, and potential distribution opportunities.

CompetitionXXII Concurso Nacional de Nacimientos \"Navidad es Jesús\" 2026Rolling applicationsLima, PeruSuyajruna, vocablo quechua que significa “hombre de esperanza”, es un programa que busca el desarrollo integral del artista popular peruano y la promoción de sus expresiones artísticas, en consonancia con su identidad cultural y sus raíces tradicionales.

CompetitionCrocker Kingsley 2027 – A National Art Competition29 days leftRoseville, United StatesBlue Line ArtsThe Crocker-Kingsley Exhibition was first juried in 1940, a tradition that continues to the present day. Over the past 80 years, this prestigious show has included many premier names in American and California art, including Robert Arneson, Elmer Bischoff, Fred Dalkey, David Gilhooly, Ralph Goings, Gregory Kondos, Roland Petersen, Mel Ramos, Ruth Rippon, and Wayne Thiebaud.

CompetitionBBA Artist Prize 2027: Early Bird Access60 days leftBerlin, GermanyBBA Artist PrizeThe BBA Artist Prize 2027 invites visual artists worldwide to submit their work for a chance to win cash prizes, a solo exhibition at BBA Gallery in Berlin, and international promotion.

CompetitionCall for Submissions – The Wide World of Indigenous GeographiesRolling applicationsNiCHEA rolling call for creative works (visual art, poetry, audio, etc.) that explore Indigenous geographies, to be published on the NiCHE website.

Competition$9,000+ Cash Awards - 4th Online 2D Art International Exhibition8 days leftSt. Louis, United StatesHistoric Fourth Ward ParkAugust 21, 2026 - October 16, 2027

CompetitionIndigo Design Award 2027115 days leftIndigo Design AwardThe Indigo Design Award 2027 is an international competition recognizing outstanding work in graphic, digital, branding, UX/UI, packaging and other design disciplines.

CompetitionELSEHERE Artist Open Call – Free to Apply | Rolling Review | GlobalRolling applicationsELSEHEREELSEHERE invites artists, researchers, and cross‑media makers worldwide to submit their work for editorial, publication, and program opportunities through a free, rolling open call.

CompetitionNewVAM Noir Live Painting Competition & Fundraisercloses tomorrowMississauga, CanadaVisual Arts MississaugaVAM Noir is a live painting competition at Visual Arts Mississauga where 22 artists compete on October 30, 2026 for cash prizes and a hallway exhibition. Applications close on October 9, 2026.

CompetitionThe SmokeLong Grand Micro Contest 202638 days leftSmokeLong QuarterlyAn annual micro‑fiction contest inviting writers worldwide to submit 250‑word pieces for publication and cash prizes.

CompetitionCall for Art- GO GREEN43 days leftArt Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to the online exhibit GO GREEN, themed around the color green.

CompetitionKaira Looro Architecture Competition 2027241 days leftSenegalKaira LooroInternational architecture competition for students and young architects, offering a €6,000 cash prize and internships at leading studios.

CompetitionPictoplasma Berlin 2027: Characters In Motion205 days leftBerlin, GermanyPictoplasma BerlinThe Pictoplasma Berlin 2027 Animation Festival now is calling for entries and like very year seeking for any high-grade characters in animation, narration, music visuals, experimental work or motion graphics, from any part of the world.

CompetitionReims Millésime International Dance Competition84 days leftReims, FranceConcours International de Danse Reims MillésimeAn annual dance competition in Reims that brings together amateur, pre‑professional and professional dancers for three days of performances and networking.