Communication Arts 2026 Typography Competition

Communication Arts 2026 Typography Competition is now open for entries!

Communication Arts 2026 Typography Competition : Communication Arts 2026 Typography Competition, annual juried competition and one of the most-coveted awards in the industry, has been recently opened for entries inviting everyone worldwide to participate.

➜ Short description

CA Communication Arts Typography Competition 2026, the most prestigious juried competitions that cover the entire field of visual communications, now is calling for entries and is open for works created during the past year.

This competition celebrates the best use of typography as the primary visual element in design and advertising, plus new typeface designs, calligraphy and hand lettering.

Typography Competition Categories:

➜ Advertising
➜ Brochures
➜ Posters
➜ Ephemera
➜ Packaging
➜ Books
➜ Periodicals
➜ Digital Media
➜ Environmental
➜ Identity
➜ Motion
➜ Typeface Design
➜ Calligraphy/Hand Lettering
➜ Miscellaneous
➜ Unpublished
➜ Student Work

Any typographic project first published or produced from September 2024 through September 2025 is eligible.

Chosen by a jury of leading design professionals, the selected entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Typography Annual, in print and digital editions, and on commarts.com, assuring important exposure to the creators of this outstanding work.

➜ Submission requirements:

➜ Any typographic project first published or produced from September 2022 through September 2023 is eligible.

Entries can be submitted in the following formats:

➜ Digital Images: Must be RGB in JPG or JPEG format with a maximum file size of 2MB.

➜ Video Entries: Must be in MOV, MP4, MPG or MPEG format, with a maximum file size of 500MB. Typeface designs must show a complete character set and a sample setting. Type families must show a complete character set and a sample setting for each variant. Each variant must fit on a single image or page of a PDF.

➜ Who may enter?

CA Communication Arts Typography is dedicate to everyone worldwide.

➜ Prize:

Chosen by a jury of leading design professionals, the selected entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Typography Annual, in print and digital editions, and on commarts.com, assuring important exposure to the creators of this outstanding work.

Each winning entrant will receive a personalized Award of Excellence and award certificates issued for firms, individuals and clients.

➜ Entry fees:

Entry fees depend on the Typography category of your submission and start at $40 per submission. There is a substantial discount for student entries. Entries registered after 12 September 2025 require a $10 late fee.