CompetitionFrom Green Papyrus to Timeless Art – Design Competition8 days leftEgyptWorld Art Forum for Development Foundation (WAFDF)A design competition inviting designers to create artistic products using papyrus as the primary material, emphasizing sustainability and cultural heritage.

CompetitionThe Blissful Buds | 12th Flower Art Competition7 days leftOnline, United StatesTERAVARNAThe 12th Flower International Juried Art Competition invites artists of any discipline to submit works inspired by the theme “Flower,” with a submission deadline of August 31 2026.

CompetitionChamada para Artistas Visuais e Ilustradores(as) - Artvsm6 days leftBrazilThe Climate Reality Project BrasilChamada para artistas visuais e ilustradores(as) brasileiros(as) para criar uma ilustração digital que represente os impactos socioambientais do gás fóssil, com a obra selecionada publicada na campanha global do The Climate Reality Project Brasil.

CompetitionThe National Poetry Competition 202668 days leftLondon, United KingdomThe Poetry SocietyThe National Poetry Competition 2026 is an annual UK‑based poetry prize open to poets worldwide aged 18+, offering cash awards for unpublished poems up to 40 lines.

CompetitionConcurso Arte & Naturaleza 2026 – Humedales y ríos: el sur que habita en nosotros6 days leftChileFundación Legado ChileConcurso abierto a residentes de las regiones del Biobío, La Araucanía, Los Ríos, Los Lagos, Aysén y Magallanes para crear obras de dibujo, pintura, collage y fotografía análoga que retraten humedales y ríos del sur de Chile.

Competition«ЗЕМЛЯ X 3.0» — открытый культурно-образовательный конкурсный проект в области культуры и искусства14 days leftСочи, RussiaТеатр «Эрмитаж» (МАУК «Театрально‑концертный центр» г. Тула)Открытый культурно‑образовательный конкурсный проект «ЗЕМЛЯ X 3.0», проходящий 14‑18 сентября 2026 г. в Сочи, объединяет выступления, мастер‑классы и гранты в различных художественных направлениях.

Competition第32回公募展木彫フォークアートおおや～ふるさとの命の姿～作品募集3 days left養父市, Japan木彫フォークアートおおや実行委員会木彫フォークアートおおやの第32回公募展で、木彫作品の募集を行い、最大100万円の賞金が授与されます。

CompetitionLOOP² 2026 Video Art Festival – Open Call for Submissions22 days leftVeszprém, Hungaryf|x|r Art GalleryA f|x|r Art Gallery és a Veszprémi Művészetek Háza meghívja a videóművészeket, hogy pályázzanak a LOOP² 2026 Video Art Festivalre, ahol három pénzdíj és két hónapos kiállítás várja a nyerteseket.

CompetitionKunstwettbewerb "100% Menschenwürde. Zukunft bunt gestalten"17 days leftGermanyStiftung für die Internationalen Wochen gegen RassismusInternationaler Kunstwettbewerb der Stiftung für die Internationalen Wochen gegen Rassismus zum Motto „100% Menschenwürde. Zukunft bunt gestalten“ mit einem Gesamtpreisgeld von 2.150 €.

CompetitionFree Painting Competition – Online – India 20266 days leftIndiaArt for AwarenessAn open, free online painting competition for artists of all ages and skill levels in India, with a cash prize and certificate for winners.

CompetitionThe Galley Beggar Press Short Story Prize 2026/2776 days leftNorwich, United KingdomGalley Beggar PressThe Galley Beggar Press Short Story Prize 2026/27 invites writers worldwide to submit unpublished short stories in English (up to 6000 words) for cash and voucher prizes.

CompetitionNew/Now: Pondering Change – National Juried Exhibition7 days leftSouth Haven, United StatesSouth Haven Center for the ArtsNew/Now: Pondering Change is a national juried exhibition hosted by the South Haven Center for the Arts, inviting U.S. and Tribal Nations artists to submit up to two works reflecting the theme of change.

Competition31st Annual Thomas Hart Benton Art Competition and Exhibition2 days leftNeosho, United StatesNeosho Arts CouncilA juried competition for artists 18+ to submit original 2‑D works, with cash prizes and exhibition at the Big Spring Gallery in Neosho, MO.

CompetitionOpen Call für Berliner Performancekünstler:innen7 days leftBerlin, GermanyKunstverein TiergartenDer Kunstverein Tiergarten lädt Berliner Performancekünstler:innen ein, eine bereits realisierte Performance für eine spontane Wiederaufführung am 23. September 2026 einzureichen.

CompetitionCoro di Voci Bianche – Audizione e selezione per la stagione artistica 2026/277 days leftGenova, ItalyFondazione Teatro Carlo FeliceSelezione, a mezzo audizione, di ragazze e ragazzi in voce bianca per il Coro di Voci Bianche della Fondazione Teatro Carlo Felice per la stagione 2026/27.

CompetitionWettbewerb „Künstlerischen Intervention Waidmarkt 2027“11 days leftKöln, GermanyStadt KölnOffener Wettbewerb für eine ca. sechs‑monatige künstlerische Intervention am Waidmarkt in Köln im Jahr 2027.

CompetitionThe Spanish Wave @ ESNS (Groningen, Netherlands) 2027 – Convocatoria Abierta8 days leftGroningen, NetherlandsThe Spanish WaveThe Spanish Wave abre la convocatoria para que artistas españoles se presenten en Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) 2027 en Groningen, Países Bajos.

CompetitionLively Lalor Laneways - Murals and Gobos Expression of Interest6 days leftLalor, AustraliaCity of WhittleseaThe City of Whittlesea invites local and interested artists to submit Expressions of Interest for commissioned murals and gobo light‑projection artworks as part of the Lively Lalor Laneways public‑art project.

CompetitionNature Photography Contest 2026 Open Call83 days leftIQThe Nature Photography Contest 2026 is an international, online photography competition dedicated to celebrating and promoting nature photography as a medium for environmental awareness.

CompetitionNewAAP Magazine #61 Street15 days leftUnited StatesAll About PhotoA call for a cohesive body of street photography for AAP Magazine #61, open worldwide to 18+ photographers.

CompetitionMAFF 2027 – Málaga Festival Fund & Co‑Production Event59 days leftMálaga, SpainFestival de MálagaConvocatoria del Festival de Málaga para proyectos cinematográficos que buscan co‑producción internacional, con plazo de inscripción hasta el 22 de octubre de 2026.

Competition2027 YoungArts National Arts Competition Application Open43 days leftMiami, United StatesYoungArtsThe YoungArts 2027 National Arts Competition invites talented U.S. high‑school artists aged 15‑18 to compete for cash awards ranging from $250 to $10,000, national recognition, mentorship, and lifelong professional support.

CompetitionInternational Artistic Photography Awards52 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.

CompetitionKontes Film Pendek Dinas Bina Marga DKI Jakarta 2026 "Semua Perjalanan Berawal dari Sini"18 days leftJakarta, IndonesiaDinas Bina Marga Provinsi DKI JakartaDinas Bina Marga DKI Jakarta menggelar Kontes Film Pendek 2026 dengan tema "Semua Perjalanan Berawal dari Sini" terbuka bagi mahasiswa serta pelajar SMA/SMK/MA.

CompetitionVOX Architecture Ideas Competition 202652 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.

Competition愛媛トヨタにゃんとアートコンテスト7 days leftJapan愛媛トヨタ自動車株式会社愛媛トヨタが主催する「にゃんとアートコンテスト」は、テーマ「にゃんと」「スパニャ」「かめはち」に沿ったぬりえやアート作品を募集し、最優秀賞や優秀賞など多数の賞品が授与されます。

Competition印象中国2026短视频征集展示活动37 days leftChina中国电视艺术家协会、江苏省互联网信息办公室、江苏省文学艺术界联合会、江苏省广播电视总台为深入学习贯彻习近平文化思想，推动广播电视和网络视听行业高质量发展，繁荣互联网条件下新大众文艺，由中国电视艺术家协会、江苏省互联网信息办公室、江苏省文学艺术界联合会、江苏省广播电视总台联合主办的“印象中国”2026短视频征集展示活动已正式启动。

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.

CompetitionANTHOLOGY POETRY COMPETITION 202598 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.

CompetitionBest Work Art Challenge7 days leftNew York, United StatesTen Moir GalleryTen Moir Gallery invites artists and photographers worldwide to submit their strongest work to the Best Work Art Challenge, a rotating online art opportunity designed to celebrate creativity, skill, vision, and personal expression.

CompetitionThe Publishing Laboratory At The University of New Orleans7 days leftNew Orleans, United StatesUnpublished fiction contest at the University of New Orleans offering a $10,000 advance and publication contract.

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.

CompetitionWhat I Meant to Tell You – Open Call for Letters46 days leftTroutdale, 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 202661 days leftEssen, GermanySPIEL EssenGolden Demon is the premier miniature painting competition at SPIEL Essen 2026, offering medals and the Slayer Sword to winning artists.

CompetitionLiminal Archive 202622 days leftTokyo, JapanExperimental CinemaLiminal Archive is an experimental moving‑image festival seeking short or feature‑length projects that push the boundaries of non‑fiction filmmaking.

CompetitionTOKAI Creative Film Awards & TOKAI Creative Screenplay Awards 202650 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。

CompetitionConcurso Universitario de Microrrelato "Palabras Contadas" – IX edición40 days leftMedellín, ColombiaUniversidad EAFITConcurso nacional universitario de microrrelato abierto a estudiantes, docentes y empleados de todas las universidades de Colombia, con convocatoria del 30 julio al 3 octubre 2026.

CompetitionCall for Entries: 2026 CPA International Juried Exhibition38 days leftCarmel, United StatesCenter for Photographic ArtThe Center for Photographic Art invites living photographers worldwide (18+) to submit up to 20 images for the 2026 International Juried Exhibition, with cash awards totaling over $6,000.

CompetitionLa Ruta del Encuentro – Concurso de 21 murales para la Línea 7 del Metro de Santiago37 days leftSantiago, ChileMetro de SantiagoConcurso nacional abierto a artistas, colectivos y estudiantes para crear 21 murales de gran formato que se exhibirán en las 19 estaciones de la futura Línea 7 del Metro de Santiago.

CompetitionGuillaume Dustan: Bareback, Pornografia, Soroserção e Texto-terrorismo.50 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.

CompetitionPROPUESTA FOTOGRÁFICA – Asociación Alihuen7 days leftSanta Rosa, ArgentinaAsociación AlihuenAsociación Alihuen, junto al Proyecto Fotográfico Cultural y la Cátedra de Biogeografía de la UNLPam, invita a fotógrafos a observar, registrar y reflexionar sobre el estado del arbolado urbano en Santa Rosa, con el objetivo de construir un diagnóstico colectivo.

Competition2027 Peter Porter Poetry Prize51 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.

CompetitionWhispering Valleys | Landscape Art Competition37 days leftUnited StatesTERAVARNAInternational juried landscape art competition organized by TERAVARNA, open to artists worldwide. Submissions accepted in all media, with a $20 entry fee per artwork and cash prizes up to $5,000.

CompetitionKURZstummfilmfestival 202656 days leftEssen, GermanyKURZstummfilmfestivalEin Filmwettbewerb ohne gesprochene, schriftliche oder Gebärdensprache zum Thema „blau“, 1‑11 Minuten, im 11. KURZstummfilmfestival in Essen.

CompetitionNewMaF 2027 busca proyectos culturales para su programación abierta32 days leftMálaga, SpainFestival de MálagaConvocatoria abierta de Málaga de Festival 2027 para proyectos culturales vinculados al cine, artes visuales, ciencia, pensamiento y tecnología, con fecha límite 25 de septiembre de 2026.

Competition2026 Juried Fine Art15 days leftLaguna Beach, United StatesCity of Laguna BeachThe 2026 Juried Fine Art Exhibition invites Orange County artists 18 years or older to submit original two‑dimensional works for a juried show at City Hall, Laguna Beach, with cash prizes for the top three entries.

Competition14th Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo8 days leftTwentynine Palms, United StatesJoshua Tree National Park Council for the ArtsThe 14th Annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo is a juried exhibition competition inviting artists to submit works inspired by the park, with cash awards up to $4,000 and a group show in November 2026.