Enter the most prestigious competition for creativity in photography, the Communication Arts Photography Competition — now open for entries for 2027. Any photograph, originating from any country, first published or produced from March 2026 through March 2027 is eligible. Selected by a nationally representative jury of distinguished designers, art directors and photographers, the winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Photography Annual, in print and digital editions, and on commarts.com, assuring important exposure to the creators of this outstanding work. As a service to art directors, designers and art buyers, a comprehensive index will carry contact information of the photographers represented.

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Communication Arts has opened the 2027 Illustration Competition, open for new work — first published or produced between January 2026 and January 2027. The Communication Arts Illustration Competition is the most prestigious competition for creativity in illustration. CA’s Award of Excellence is one of the most-coveted awards in the industry. If chosen, winning places you in the highest ranks of your profession.

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Communication Arts magazine is accepting entries to the 2027 Interactive Competition — the most prestigious design competition for interactive media. Any project — interface design, educational and entertainment program, interactive product display or application — created for digital distribution on Desktop, interactive installation, handheld device, online service or the World Wide Web is eligible. Selected by a representative panel of distinguished developers, interface designers and creative directors, the winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts 2025 Interactive Annual, in print and digital editions, and on commarts.com, assuring important exposure.

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The Communication Arts Typography Competition 2027 is now open for entries to designers around the world. This juried competition celebrates the best use of typography as the primary visual element in design and advertising, plus new typeface designs, calligraphy and hand lettering. Any typographic project first published or produced from September 2025 through September 2026 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

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Enter the most prestigious competition for creativity in photography, the Communication Arts Photography Competition — now open for entries for 2026. Any photograph, originating from any country, first published or produced from March 2025 through March 2026 is eligible. Selected by a nationally representative jury of distinguished designers, art directors and photographers, the winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Photography Annual, in print and digital editions, and on commarts.com, assuring important exposure to the creators of this outstanding work. As a service to art directors, designers and art buyers, a comprehensive index will carry contact information of the photographers represented.

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Communication Arts invites you to enter the most prestigious competition for creativity in advertising, the Communication Arts Advertising Competition. Any advertising project printed, published or aired for the first time from June 2025 through June 2026 is eligible. Selected by leading creative directors, art directors and writers, the winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Advertising Annual, in print and digital editions, and on commarts.com, assuring important exposure to the creators of this outstanding work.

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Communication Arts invites you to enter the most prestigious competition for creativity in graphic design, the Communication Arts Design Competition. Any design project printed, published or aired for the first time from May 2025 through May 2026 is eligible. Selected by a jury of leading design professionals, the winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Design Annual, in print and digital editions, and on commarts.com, assuring important exposure to the creators of this outstanding work.

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Communication Arts is calling for entries to its 2026 Illustration Competition, open for new work — first published or produced between January 2025 and January 2026. The Communication Arts Illustration Competition is the most prestigious competition for creativity in illustration. CA’s Award of Excellence is one of the most-coveted awards in the industry. If chosen, winning places you in the highest ranks of your profession.

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Communication Arts magazine is accepting entries to the 2026 Interactive Competition — the most prestigious design competition for interactive media. Any project — interface design, educational and entertainment program, interactive product display or application — created for digital distribution on Desktop, interactive installation, handheld device, online service or the World Wide Web is eligible. Selected by a representative panel of distinguished developers, interface designers and creative directors, the winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts 2025 Interactive Annual, in print and digital editions, and on commarts.com, assuring important exposure.

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Communication Arts magazine has opened its 2026 Typography Competition to works created during the past year. This juried competition celebrates the best use of typography as the primary visual element in design and advertising, plus new typeface designs, calligraphy and hand lettering. 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

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