AMADEUS Festival International Design Competition 2026/2027

AMADEUS Festival Vienna launches its fifth International Design Competition 2026/2027, calling emerging visual artists and graphic designers to design the official poster for the 2027 edition of the festival. The competition’s theme, PRISMA, encourages interpretations centred on creativity, dialogue, summer, culture, movement and the vibrant spirit of arts & culture. Applications are submitted electronically via a Google Form between 9 July 2026 (00:00 Austrian Time) and 9 October 2026 (23:59 Austrian Time). Eligible participants are individuals of any nationality aged 16 or older; works must be original, unpublished, and submitted individually (one design per person). The Professional Jury will award the winner 450 EUR, an official diploma and a double ticket to the Opening Gala, while a Public Jury Award offers 50 EUR and a double gala ticket. La Vienisima presents a Special Award of 250 EUR for works that best reflect its mission of diversity, equality and activism. Additional recognitions include three special mentions. No application fee is required. The competition is conducted online, with no travel or housing support provided.

Official diploma, double ticket to Opening Gala, exposure through festival materials, publication of winning design.

Any nationality, 16+ years old, individual submission only, one design per participant, original and unpublished work.