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LCE Photographer of the Year 2027

The LCE Photographer of the Year 2027 invites photographers aged 18 and over worldwide to showcase their creativity and photographic talent in a free international competition celebrating outstanding ...

Deadline: 20 Jan 2027

GRAPHIC DESIGN POSTER ILLUSTRATION FREE

Global Youth Poster Competition 2026

The Global Youth Poster Competition 2026 invites young creatives aged 15–25 worldwide to design an original poster exploring democracy, civic participation and the transformative power of education. ...

Deadline: 31 Oct 2026

GRAPHIC DESIGN ADVERTISING VIDEO FREE

2nd Global Healthcare Advertising Awards (GHAA) 2026

The 2nd Global Healthcare Advertising Awards (GHAA) 2026 invites creatives and organizations worldwide to submit innovative healthcare advertising, visual communication and video projects for internat ...

Deadline: 30 Nov 2026

GRAPHIC DESIGN ILLUSTRATION DESIGN FREE

43rd Chicago Latino Film Festival Poster Contest 2027

The Chicago Latino Film Festival Poster Contest 2027 invites artists and designers worldwide to create the official poster for the festival’s 43rd edition, celebrating Latino cultures and the movieg ...

Deadline: 01 Dec 2026

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The Aftermath Project 2026 – Post-Conflict Photography Grant

The Aftermath Project 2026, now open for applications, invites photographers worldwide to submit documentary photography proposals exploring the lasting impact of conflict, recovery and the rebuilding ...

Deadline: 01 Dec 2026

PHOTOGRAPHY ARCHITECTURE PHOTOGRAPHY FREE

Luis Ferreira Alves International Photography Competition 2026–2027

The Luis Ferreira Alves International Photography Competition 2026–2027 invites photographers worldwide to explore architecture through original photographic series, celebrating creativity, visual s ...

Deadline: 01 Jan 2027