The 2nd edition of the International Aesthetic Design Competition (IADC2027) has opened for submissions. Hosted by the Department of Architecture at Alanya University in Türkiye, IADC2027 is open for entries and invites architects, urban designers, interior architects, academics, professionals, and professionally supervised student teams from around the world to participate in an international competition. The best works will be awarded with cash prizes, certificates, publication, and exhibition.

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The La Guarimba International Film Festival is calling for short film entries for 2027 on any theme by filmmakers from all parts of the world. La Guarimba International Film Festival is seeking for Fiction, Animation, Documentary, Music Videos, Experimental, Dance Films and Children’s Animation of any nationality and language. The selection for 2027 will include around 170 films that will be selected to be screened at the festival and will be part of the competition. The best Fiction, Documentary and Animation films will each be awarded with 800 Euro and a trophy. The best Music Video and Children’s Animation will each be awarded with 300 Euro and a trophy. Trophies will also be awarded in all other competition categories.

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LensCulture is hosting the LensCulture Black & White Photography Awards 2026, inviting participation from photographers from around the world. The competition is open for submissions and welcomes monochrome work, from classic darkroom processes to digital and experimental approaches. Submitted work must have been made within the last 10 years. A total of 33 photographers will be honored as winners, jurors’ picks and finalists. The best works will be awarded with cash prizes totaling $10,000, a group exhibition in London, and publication and exposure through LensCulture.

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The iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD 2027 is open for entries. Organized by iF Design, the 2027 edition marks the 25th anniversary of the competition. It invites design students from around the world to participate in a free international competition for student concepts aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Winners gain international recognition and a share of the prize money. The Awards Ceremony will take place in New York City in June 2027.

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The 3rd reEarth International Art Prize 2026 has opened for entries. The competition is open to individuals residing in any part of the world, between 4 to 25 years old as of 1 November 2026. The reEarth 2026 art prize offers cash and in-kind prizes valued at $50,000. Each category has cash prizes for winners, as well as showcases of selected 150 artworks in international exhibitions.

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability invites students around the world to join the 2026-27 season of The Global Sustainability Challenge. The Global Sustainability Challenge, led by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and leading institutions worldwide, invites university students to develop bold solutions in Sustainable Energy and Adaptation & Resilience. Winners receive cash prizes, global recognition, and an exclusive invitation to Stanford’s EcoGlobal program.

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The call for entries for Curtas Vila do Conde – International Film Festival 2027 is open. The festival accepts short films, including animations, documentaries, fiction films, experimental films, and music videos, produced in 2026 or 2027 in digital (DCP) or film (16 mm or 35 mm), with a maximum duration of 60 minutes. Curtas Vila do Conde – International Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in Portugal, reaching its 35th edition in 2027.

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The Adachi UKIYOE Award is an international competition seeking artists to create new ukiyo-e for today. The Award is based on the traditional collaborative system of ukiyo-e production, in which the eshi (artist) creates the original design, the horishi (carver) carves the woodblocks, and the surishi (printer) prints the image. Contemporary artists are invited to take on the role of the eshi, bringing their own visual language and ideas to this centuries-old process. In its 18th edition, the first- and second-prize winners will create new designs with professional carvers and printers in Japan.

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Gráficas LAR is hosting their 18th PHOTOLAR photography contest and calling for entries from all parts of the world. The subject for 2026 is “SAIL” and eligible for entry are images with “anything that floats and can be driven“. The winner will be awarded a 400 Euro cash prize, and his/her name will be printed in the whole 2026 Graficas LAR calendar. The winner will also be the author of the twelve pictures that will illustrate the photo calendar.

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The 18th JEJU International PHOTO Contest is open for entries. This global contest welcomes everyone who loves Jeju Island in South Korea. This year’s topic is: Jeju Island – landscapes, nature, culture, public tourist attractions etc. A total of 5,800,000 KRW (around $4,260) in prizes will be awarded to 14 winners.

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