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The International Coin Design Competition 2026

With the aim of raising awareness among students who will lead the future of coin design, the Japan Mint is hosting the International Coin Design Competition (ICDC) 2026, inviting participation from students both in Japan and abroad.

Image source: Japan Mint

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Green Product Awards 2027

Image source: Green Future Club

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Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge 2026-2027

Image source: Stanford Center on Longevity

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Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2027

Image source: Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2026

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Graphic Design

Communication Arts 2027 Typography Competition

Image source: Communication Arts

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The British Art Prize 2026

Image source: Artists & Illustrators

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un Design Award 2026 – Season 2

Image source: International Competition Association (ICA)

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Photography

Creative Communication Award (C2A) 2026

Image source: Farmani Group

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Creative Quarterly (CQ) 85th International Juried Competition

Image source: Creative Quarterly (CQ) magazine

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The 8th Chelsea International Photography Competition

Image source: New York Art Competitions (NYAC)

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Filmmaking

GIRAF 22 – International Festival of Independent Animation

Image source: Quickdraw Animation Society (QAS)

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Ten Scary Minutes 2026 – Horror Movie Contest

Image source: tenscaryminutes.com

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Pictoplasma Berlin 2027 – Characters In Motion

Characters by Jack Sachs, one of artists featured in last year's Pictoplasma conference

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Architecture

Jacques Rougerie Foundation International Competition 2026

Image source: Jacques Rougerie Foundation

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Tiny House 2026 – Architecture Competition

Image source: Volume Zero

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Warming Huts V.2027: Arts + Architecture Competition On Ice

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Industrial Design

Kokuyo Design Award 2027: Dialogue

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Andreu World International Design Contest 2026

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Global Design iT Award 2026

Image source: Global Design iT Award

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Visual Arts

Architecture & Design Collection Awards 2026

Image source: Architecture & Design Collection Awards

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Art on Climate 2026 – International Illustration Competition

Image source: Fingertips Company

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Design Skill Awards 2026

Image source: Design Skill Magazine

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Multimedia

Communication Arts 2027 Interactive Competition

Image source: Communication Arts

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Content Vienna 2026 – Competition For Digital Design

Image source: Vienna Business Agency

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iF Design Award 2027

Image source: iF International Forum Design

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Video

Berlinale Talents 2027 – Call for Application

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PHOTO IS:RAEL 2026 International Photography Festival

Photo by Wai Hang Siu - participant in the 2023 open call exhibition

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International Uranium Film Festival 2027

Image source: International Uranium Film Festival

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Multiple Disciplines

A’ Design Award & Competition 2026-2027

Image source: A’ Design Award & Competition

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Aesthetica Art Prize 2026 – International Competition

Image source: Aesthetica Magazine

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Tactical Urbanism NOW! 2026 – Architecture Competition

Image source: TerraViva Competitions

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Students Only

The LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge 2026

Image source: The LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge

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UIA-HYP CUP 2026 International Student Competition in Architectural Design

Image source: UIA-HYP Cup 2026 Official Website

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Infrastructure As a System – Student Competition

Image source: InfraVision ThinkTank

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Ten Scary Minutes 2026 – Horror Movie Contest

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Results soon

Poster Stellars 2026 – 6th Intercontinental Poster Competition

Image source: Poster Stellars

Arlington International Film Festival (AIFF) 2013

The Second International Graphics Contest Icons of Freedom. The Truth – Iłża 2026

Image source: Powiatowy Instytut Kultury

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Launched in 2009, Contest Watchers is a premier and award-winning global directory dedicated to international creative challenges and competitions. The platform provides artists, designers, and creators with a curated database of opportunities to gain global recognition and win prestigious prizes.

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