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16th Arbella International Photography Contest

The 16th Arbella International Photography Contest invites amateur and professional photographers from around the world to participate in a free international competition.

Image source: Arbella Pasta

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Latest Contests

Indigo Design Award 2027

7+ months remaining

17th Worldwide Logo Design Award – WOLDA

2+ months remaining

International Compost Awareness Week 2027 Poster Contest

Last year's winning poster design by Endurance Oye of Mowe, Ogun State, Nigeria

3+ months remaining

Graphic Design

Communication Arts 2027 Typography Competition

Image source: Communication Arts

2+ months remaining

The British Art Prize 2026

Image source: Artists & Illustrators

6+ days remaining

Posterheroes 2026 – Still Human

Image source: Posterheroes

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Photography

The Nature Photography Contest 2026

Image source: The Nature Photography Contest

4+ months remaining

FOTOAWARD 2026 – International Photography Contest

5+ months remaining

The 8th Chelsea International Photography Competition

Image source: New York Art Competitions (NYAC)

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Filmmaking

ÉCU 2027 – 22nd European Independent Film Festival

Image source: The European Independent Film Festival (ÉCU)

7+ months remaining

GIRAF 22 – International Festival of Independent Animation

Image source: Quickdraw Animation Society (QAS)

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Anima 2027 – Brussels Animation Film Festival

Image source: Folioscope

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Architecture

un Design Award 2026 – Season 2

Image source: International Competition Association (ICA)

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Tiny House 2026 – Architecture Competition

Image source: Volume Zero

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Tactical Urbanism NOW! 2026 – Architecture Competition

Image source: TerraViva Competitions

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Industrial Design

Green Product Awards 2027

Image source: Green Future Club

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Kokuyo Design Award 2027: Dialogue

Image source: Kokuyo

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The International Coin Design Competition 2026

Image source: Japan Mint

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Visual Arts

A’ Design Award & Competition 2026-2027

Image source: A’ Design Award & Competition

7+ months remaining

Design Skill Awards 2026

Image source: Design Skill Magazine

1+ month remaining

Splash 28 – The Best of Watercolor

Passaflora by Brent Funderburk

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Multimedia

Content Vienna 2026 – Competition For Digital Design

Image source: Vienna Business Agency

1+ month remaining

3rd International Digital Art Biennial – THE ONE

Image source: Pinata Foundation

2+ months remaining

Global Design iT Award 2026

Image source: Global Design iT Award

3+ months remaining

Video

Berlinale Talents 2027 – Call for Application

1+ month remaining

PHOTO IS:RAEL 2026 International Photography Festival

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

5+ days remaining

International Uranium Film Festival 2027

Image source: International Uranium Film Festival

6+ months remaining

Multiple Disciplines

Radicepura Garden Festival 2027 – Call for Ideas

Image source: Radicepura Garden Festival

3+ months remaining

Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) 2026

Image source: Architecture MasterPrize (AMP)

1+ month remaining

Communication Arts 2027 Interactive Competition

Image source: Communication Arts

3+ months remaining

Students Only

Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge 2026-2027

Image source: Stanford Center on Longevity

4+ months remaining

The LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge 2026

Image source: The LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge

3+ days remaining

UIA-HYP CUP 2026 International Student Competition in Architectural Design

Image source: UIA-HYP Cup 2026 Official Website

2+ months remaining

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Ten Scary Minutes 2026 – Horror Movie Contest

Image source: tenscaryminutes.com

3+ months remaining

Results soon

Poster Stellars 2026 – 6th Intercontinental Poster Competition

Image source: Poster Stellars

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

Image source: Powiatowy Instytut Kultury

Young Stars MAD Competition 2026

Image source: MAD STARS

What is Contest Watchers?

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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