Illustration
competitions

Explore international illustration competitions, contests and awards for illustrators. Discover opportunities for editorial, artistic and experimental illustration, with prizes, publication and exhibitions.

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Next ILLUST Award 2026

Next ILLUST Award 2026, recently announced for entries, invites artists of all ages worldwide to submit original traditional or digital illustrations on any theme, celebrating visual storytelling and ...

Deadline: 30 Nov 2026

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Super South Poster Design Competition 2027

The Super South Poster Design Competition 2027 invites designers, artists and creative thinkers worldwide to visualize a more sustainable future through original poster designs exploring innovation, t ...

Deadline: 15 Jan 2027

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TDC73 – 73rd Annual Typography Competition

The TDC73 Annual Typography Competition invites designers, typographers and lettering artists worldwide to submit outstanding creative work celebrating innovation and excellence in typography and visu ...

Deadline: 05 Mar 2027

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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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Post Wave Prize for Illustration 2027 – Children's Book Illustration Competition

The Post Wave Prize for Illustration 2027 invites emerging illustrators worldwide to submit original children's book illustrations inspired by the theme “A Bridge to Another World”, celebrating cr ...

Deadline: 04 Jan 2027

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Animayo International Poster Competition 2027

The Animayo International Poster Competition 2027 invites designers and artists worldwide to create the official image for the 22nd edition of Animayo and gain international exposure. ...

Deadline: 31 Dec 2026